SE6 1DB is a safe, established residential area on Soul Street, 0.2km from Catford in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Catford South ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £522k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE6 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00016288 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUL STREET, SE6 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUL STREET, SE6 1DB.
370
35
£ 58,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE6 1DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE6 1DB — 54% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE6 1DB. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 525,000
9 sales · Mean £ 523,887
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE6 1DB has low crime rates — 48 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
Rushey Green Primary School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Sandhurst Primary School
Torridon Primary School
Conisborough College
Brindishe Green School
Holbeach Primary School
Forster Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Blendstar0.0 km
- Foodcycle Lewisham0.9 km
- Good Food0.0 km
- H's Cafe0.9 km
- Lily White Restaurant0.2 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Bellingham Bowling Club0.7 km
- Ocean Bar0.4 km
- Sangley Fish & Kebab House0.2 km
- China Express0.6 km
- Jerk Scene0.0 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Sandhurst Supermarket0.1 km
- TVS Retail Ltd (Londis)0.6 km
- Woodland Pharmacy1.0 km
- Seoulfood0.6 km
- Hither Green Supermarket0.9 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Cost Cutter0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
- Co-op0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The London & Rye0.9 km
- Catford Mews0.9 km
- Silks0.8 km
- Stage Door Cafe0.9 km
- Catford Fairytop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Catford0.9 km
- Bellingham1.1 km
- Catford Station1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE61DB · Data under Open Government Licence