Catford Hill is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 4PW is located in the Rushey Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham West and Penge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Catford Hill, London, SE6 4PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 4PS, SE6 4PP, SE6 4LE, SE6 4ND, SE6 4NH, SE6 4NA, SE6 4PT, SE6 4LD, SE6 4PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 4PW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 50% | 54.7% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 50% | 45.3% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 4PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 42.2% | 50.6% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 35.2% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87%) 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 | 49.7% | 55.6% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.4% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 9.4% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 14.9% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 11% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 10.4% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 43.9% | 17.4% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 15.3% | 5.1% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% 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 | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 19% | 16.2% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 13.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.2% | 14.7% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 13.7% |
| Other Black | 10.1% | 5.1% | -5.0% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 32.8% | 39.9% | 7.1% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 54.5% 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 | 52.6% | 54.5% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| European Union | 9% | 16.5% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 11.4% | 2.4% | -9.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 7.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.1% | 54.5% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 21.7% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 11.4% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.6% | 8.8% | -10.8% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 3.6% | -14.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Catford Hill was 99.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% lower than the Bellingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Catford Hill has the 20th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bellingham and the 395th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 111 Catford Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-05-27 | £262,643 |
| Flat 1 83 Catford Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-02-03 | £344,504 |
| Flat 2 83 Catford Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-12-23 | £353,525 |
| Flat 3 83 Catford Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-12-23 | £353,525 |
| Flat 1 83 Catford Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-12-23 | £686,848 |
SE6 4PW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 145 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,950 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 | 5,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 5,388 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 | 208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilmorie Primary School Kilmorie Road , SE23 2SP | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Brockley Park , Forest Hill SE23 1PS | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelney Primary School Athelney Street , SE6 3LD | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Green Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LA | 3out of 4 | 954 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 | 1,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catford School Stainton Road , Catford SE6 1AB | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | 3out of 4 | 2,178 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 | 3,421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,450 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,587 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 | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,432 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 | 491 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Christian School 145 Perry Hill , Catford SE6 4LP | - not rated | 704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory House Private School 61 Bromley Road , Catford SE6 2UA | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Rru 25 Bromley Road , SE6 2TS | - not rated | 922 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,172 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 | 67 yd | |
| Sema's Cafe | 2 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 246 yd | |
| YM Cafe Ltd (T/A Jonnies 2) | 315 Stanstead Road, Catford | 454 yd | |
| Marchetti | 315 Stanstead Road, Catford | 454 yd | |
| Perry Hill Pub | 78-80 Perry Hill, London | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe Hill Tavern | The Blythe Hotel, 319 Stanstead Road | 443 yd | |
| Orange Buffalo | Catford Bridge Tavern Station Approach, Catford Road | 742 yd | |
| The Catford Bridge Tavern | Catford Bridge Tavern Station Approach, Catford Road | 742 yd | |
| Bottle Bar & Shop | 2 Catford Broadway, London | 851 yd | |
| Silks | 179-181 Rushey Green, London | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Family | 91 Catford Hill, London | 2 yd | |
| Morleys | 5 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 246 yd | |
| Cherry Take Away House | 57 Perry Hill, London | 278 yd | |
| New World Chinese Takeaways | 49 Perry Hill, London | 278 yd | |
| Perry Hill Fish Bar | 10 Perry Hill, London | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 107-113 Stanstead Road, Catford | 278 yd | |
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 546 yd | |
| Sainsburys Catford Station | Grosvenor Court, Adenmore Road | 697 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 And 2, Bell Green Retail Park | 981 yd | |
| Iceland | 11-13 Winslade Way, London | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elms Lane Playing Field ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Rutland Walk Sports And Social Club RUTLAND WALK | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| St Dunstans College Sports Centre STANSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 490 yd |
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| St Dunstans Jubilee Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION CATFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 611 yd |
| Firhill Road Recreation Ground FIRHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 88.2% |
| 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.