Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Lewisham: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 8 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SE6 1LU.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
16Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 47 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 69 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Torridon Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
33crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 33 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 24.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
20GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 19 GP, 1 hospital, 18 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SEVENFIELDS PCN GPEA — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 25 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
19green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 34.5 ha total
- largest park 16.5 ha (0.20 mi away)
Nearest: Prendergast Girls School Playing Field — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
55shops & libraries
- 45 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Budgens, Morrisons, Tesco…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Co-op Catford — 0.5 mi
In Lewisham, 63% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (87% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 89% got their first preference (97% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Lewisham, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SE6 1LU.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SE6.
Average sold price by property type across the SE6 district, 2021–2026.
About SE6 1LU
SE6 1LU scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and green space — with SEVENFIELDS PCN GPEA 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE6 1LU is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 15,835 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 69 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 37 rated Good. The nearest school is Torridon Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 33 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 19 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 18 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SEVENFIELDS PCN GPEA, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL LEWISHAM, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
