Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

KILLEARN ROAD, SE6 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KILLEARN ROAD, SE6 1BW.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 60,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE6 1BW combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£548k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE6 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Killearn Road, 0.6km from Catford in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Catford South ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

For serious buyers, SE6 1BW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £548k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00016292 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE6 1BW. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.6%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean28.5%
Other / Mixed17.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 514,250

6 sales · Mean £ 494,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE6 1BW has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences149
Anti-social behaviour80
Vehicle crime46
Other theft30
Criminal damage and arson28

school Local Schools

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Sandhurst Primary School

Good630 pupils0.3 km
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Torridon Primary School

Good635 pupils0.5 km
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Rushey Green Primary School

Good560 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Outstanding239 pupils0.9 km
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Forster Park Primary School

Good418 pupils0.9 km
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Greenvale School

Outstanding173 pupils1.0 km
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Conisborough College

Requires Improvement850 pupils1.0 km
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Brindishe Green School

Outstanding659 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Cambelle Ltd0.9 km
  • Shell Service Station0.7 km
  • Chattha's1.0 km
  • Hither Green Food & Wine Ltd1.0 km
  • Sandhurst Supermarket0.4 km
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Min Albi0.8 km
  • Refugee Cafe0.2 km
  • Wanderlust Eatery0.6 km
  • Barvvs0.5 km
  • Cafe and off site catering0.1 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • New Delicious0.7 km
  • The Pizza Box0.4 km
  • Top Hut Pizza & Chicken0.7 km
  • China Express0.4 km
  • Jerk Scene0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.4 km
  • Co-op0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hither Green1.2 km
  • Catford1.3 km
  • Bellingham1.4 km