Postcode local report
SE6 1BU local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lewisham
LocaleIQ report for SE6 1BU: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for SE6 1BU
Generated 26 Apr 2026SE6 1BU sits in Catford South, Lewisham. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (42/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 42/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. (+1% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 10,341 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 9 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 12 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 277 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at Flat B, 48 Muirkirk Road, London, SE6 1BU
hmom for up to unknown residents.
17 Oct 2027 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat A, 48 Muirkirk Road, London, SE6 1BU
hmom for up to unknown residents.
17 Oct 2027 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 29 Braidwood Road, London, SE6 1QU
hmom for up to unknown residents.
7 Oct 2027 - 129 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 87 Dowanhill Road, London, SE6 1BX
hmom for up to unknown residents.
9 Nov 2026 - 96 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Utility asset works on Footway
Utility asset works (Works in progress) promoted by BT. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
25 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2026 - 67 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 61 Killearn Road, London, SE6 1BN
hmom for up to unknown residents.
14 Nov 2028 - 168 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat, 3B Sandhurst Market, Sandhurst Road, London, SE6 1DL
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
13 Aug 2028 - 172 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat, 3A Sandhurst Market, Sandhurst Road, London, SE6 1DL
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
19 Jun 2028 - 172 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Nearby context for SE6 1BU
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Common questions about SE6 1BU
Is SE6 1BU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 42/100 (Changing). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SE6 1BU?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SE6 1BU?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SE6 1BU?
LocaleIQ matched SE6 1BU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.