Catford Hill is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 4PT is located in the Rushey Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Catford Hill, London, SE6 4PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 4NG, SE6 4NE, SE6 4NQ, SE6 4PW, SE6 4NH, SE6 4NA, SE6 4PH, SE6 4PS, SE6 4PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 4PT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 53.6% | 7.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 53.6% | 46.4% | -7.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE6 4PT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 57.6% | 58.1% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 24.8% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 3.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 53.1% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 32.6% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 17.1% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 6.7% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 8.1% | -9.5% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.8% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 47.7% | 20.5% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 11.3% | 2.7% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 16.7% | 10.6% | -6.1% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.3% | 17.6% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 16.6% |
| Other Black | 9.3% | 9% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 8.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 38.7% | 45.7% | 7.0% | 81.4% | -35.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 70.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 70.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 8.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 8% | 7.1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70% | 70.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 21.7% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 0.3% | -7.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 0.5% | -14.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Catford Hill was 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% lower than the Ladywell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Catford Hill has the 6th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Ladywell and the 217th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Catford Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-06-12 | £514,226 |
| Flat 1 114 Catford Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2024-07-10 | £331,010 |
| Flat 2 114 Catford Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-03-22 | £413,499 |
| Flat 3 108 Catford Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2023-03-20 | £363,588 |
| Flat 1 108 Catford Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-11-01 | £374,254 |
SE6 4PT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Construction | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 4,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 5,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathfern Primary School Rathfern Road , Catford SE6 4NL | 4out of 4 | 212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilmorie Primary School Kilmorie Road , SE23 2SP | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Brockley Park , Forest Hill SE23 1PS | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Green Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LA | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelney Primary School Athelney Street , SE6 3LD | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catford School Stainton Road , Catford SE6 1AB | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | 3out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,351 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,477 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,984 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 385 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory House Private School 61 Bromley Road , Catford SE6 2UA | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Christian School 145 Perry Hill , Catford SE6 4LP | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Rru 25 Bromley Road , SE6 2TS | - not rated | 834 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Church | Catford Hill, London | 150 yd | |
| Sema's Cafe | 2 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 349 yd | |
| YM Cafe Ltd (T/A Jonnies 2) | 315 Stanstead Road, Catford | 444 yd | |
| Marchetti | 315 Stanstead Road, Catford | 444 yd | |
| Servesmiths | 3A Doggett Road, London | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe Hill Tavern | The Blythe Hotel, 319 Stanstead Road | 434 yd | |
| Orange Buffalo | Catford Bridge Tavern Station Approach, Catford Road | 633 yd | |
| The Catford Bridge Tavern | Catford Bridge Tavern Station Approach, Catford Road | 633 yd | |
| Bottle Bar & Shop | 2 Catford Broadway, London | 744 yd | |
| Silks | 179-181 Rushey Green, London | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Family | 91 Catford Hill, London | 110 yd | |
| Metro's | 337 Stanstead Road, Catford | 301 yd | |
| Pide Grandfather of Pizza | 15 Catford Hill, London | 334 yd | |
| Morleys | 5 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 349 yd | |
| Thai Garden | Thai Garden/Kawaii Sushi, 17 Catford Hill | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 107-113 Stanstead Road, Catford | 247 yd | |
| Sainsburys Catford Station | Grosvenor Court, Adenmore Road | 587 yd | |
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 656 yd | |
| Iceland | 11-13 Winslade Way, London | 985 yd | |
| Tesco | 14-21 Winslade Way, London | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elms Lane Playing Field ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| St Dunstans College Sports Centre STANSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| Rutland Walk Sports And Social Club RUTLAND WALK | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| St Dunstans Jubilee Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION CATFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 506 yd |
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 647 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.