Living in SE6, Lewisham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SE6 in Lewisham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Lewisham: £491,259, up 0.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SE6
100 recorded home sales on the streets around central SE6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £485,000 and a range from £170,000 to £1,325,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 ARRAN ROAD, SE6 2NN | semi-detached | £700,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| 91 INCHMERY ROAD, SE6 2NB | semi-detached | £1,200,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| FLAT 5 76 BROMLEY ROAD, SE6 2TW | flat-maisonette | £250,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| FLAT 5 76 BROMLEY ROAD, SE6 2TW | flat-maisonette | £218,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| FLAT 1 76 BROMLEY ROAD, SE6 2TW | flat-maisonette | £198,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 97 INCHMERY ROAD, SE6 2NB | terraced | £935,000 | 2026-04-24 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
127 schools within 3 miles , of which 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brindishe Manor School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Burnt Ash Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| John Stainer Community Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
85 state primary and 21 state secondary schools within range, plus 9 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
9 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Blackheath Prep, Colfe's School, Education-My Life Matters, Heath House Preparatory School, Riverston School, St Christophers The Hall School and others.
All 9 fee-paying schools near SE6, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Goldsmiths College, University of London, Trinity Laban.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 24.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 8.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
907 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SE6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Lewisham's figures.
Common questions about SE6
What is the average house price in SE6?
The average sold price in Lewisham is £491,259 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SE6?
Prices in Lewisham are up 0.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SE6?
The median of 100 recorded sales around central SE6 in the last 2 years is £485,000, ranging from £170,000 to £1,325,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SE6?
127 schools sit within 3 miles of central SE6, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SE6?
907 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SE6 at risk of flooding?
Central SE6 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SE6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 95% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £485,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 907 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SE6 safe?
907 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE6 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SE6 or SE23, SE6 or SE13, SE6 or SE12.
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