Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

DOWANHILL ROAD, SE6 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWANHILL ROAD, SE6 1BX.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 60,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE6 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE6 1BX combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£612k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £612k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SE6 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Dowanhill Road, 0.3km from Catford in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Catford South ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

For serious buyers, SE6 1BX is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. 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. 77% 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 — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £612k, down 1.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00016295 (shared with 5 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 1BX. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.8%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean30.6%
Other / Mixed16.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 630,000

1 sales · Mean £ 630,000

Terraced

£ 525,300

7 sales · Mean £ 549,614

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

SE6 1BX has low crime rates — 46 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 offences158
Anti-social behaviour93
Vehicle crime47
Criminal damage and arson35
Other theft31

school Local Schools

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Torridon Primary School

Good635 pupils0.5 km
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Sandhurst Primary School

Good630 pupils0.6 km
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Rushey Green Primary School

Good560 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Outstanding239 pupils0.7 km
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Conisborough College

Requires Improvement850 pupils0.8 km
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Forster Park Primary School

Good418 pupils1.0 km
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Greenvale School

Outstanding173 pupils1.0 km
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Brindishe Green School

Outstanding659 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Sandhurst Supermarket0.2 km
  • TVS Retail Ltd (Londis)0.6 km
  • Chinese Health Group1.0 km
  • Seoulfood0.8 km
  • Selective Wine0.4 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Barvvs0.6 km
  • Cafe and off site catering0.4 km
  • Caffe Tessoro0.2 km
  • Cool Breeze1.0 km
  • Last Outpost1.0 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.5 km
  • Co-op0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • China Express0.6 km
  • Jerk Scene0.3 km
  • Morleys0.3 km
  • Perfect Chicken & Peri Peri Ltd1.0 km
  • Mamas Pot1.0 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Silks1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Catford1.1 km
  • Bellingham1.1 km
  • Catford Station1.4 km