SE6 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Cumberland Place, 0.9km from Grove Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Hither Green ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
SE6 1BB is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, down 5.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00016945 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CUMBERLAND PLACE, SE6 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUMBERLAND PLACE, SE6 1BB.
398
30
£ 48,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE6 1BB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SE6 1BB has a highly multicultural community character — 58% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 5.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE6 1BB. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 210,000
31 sales · Mean £ 209,691
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE6 1BB has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Drumbeat School and ASD Service
Cooper's Lane Primary School
Haberdashers' Knights Primary
Forster Park Primary School
Baring Primary School
Greenvale School
Haberdashers' Knights Academy
Torridon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Cambelle Ltd0.8 km
- Food & Vegetable0.9 km
- Harris Chemist0.9 km
- Londis0.6 km
- M I Off Licence1.0 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Min Albi0.8 km
- Wanderlust Eatery1.0 km
- Burger Boulevard0.8 km
- Kai's Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- IL Porto0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Baring Hall Hotel0.9 km
- Bannatyne Health Club0.9 km
- The Summerfield Pub0.7 km
- The Crown0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Barings Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Sonali Tandoori1.0 km
- Tams Kebab0.5 km
- Cabana Hot Pizza and Grill Ltd0.6 km
- Mr Chippy0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Cost Cutter1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grove Park1.0 km
- Lee1.4 km
- Hither Green1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE61BB · Data under Open Government Licence