SE6 3DD postcode in Lewisham, England
SE6 3DD is a postcode in Lewisham, in the Catford South ward. It is in the Lewisham East parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SE6 3DD is, and what is near it
- SE6 3DD
- Other postcodes in SE6 3: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 12 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4309, longitude -0.0170)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SE6 3DD?
- LewishamCouncil, for all local services Lewisham: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SE6 3DD Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Lewisham EastParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Janet Daby (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Janet Daby
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SE6 3DD?
Every home and business at SE6 3DD can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 83% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Lewisham: 90%
Lewisham: 98%
The line marks the figure across Lewisham.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SE6 3DD?
BinDayBuddy has not read London Borough of Lewisham's days for SE6 3DD today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for SE6 3DD on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SE6 3DD at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 6 homes and businesses at SE6 3DD. 1 is in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Lewisham
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SE6 3DD: 8,204 properties in Lewisham are at high risk (5.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Lewisham
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SE6 3DD is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 07:31 on 22 October 2026.
- Ravensbourne from Bellingham to CatfordFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Ravensbourne from Bellingham to Catford
- Ravensbourne area in the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Bromley, Greenwich and CroydonFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Ravensbourne area in the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Bromley, Greenwich and Croydon
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 07:31 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SE6 3DD?
Homes in SE6 3 sold for a typical £373,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 64 sales, down 11.9% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Semi-detached £430,000 15 sales
- Terraced £455,000 17 sales
- Flat or maisonette £297,500 32 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SE6 district: a typical £450,000 from 402 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SE6 3DD
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in SE6 3DD from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at SE6 3DD
The Food Standards Agency lists one food business at SE6 3DD. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SE6 3DD?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 840 homes in the neighbourhood around SE6 3DD. The largest share of them, 29%, are in council tax band D. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (42%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Lewisham for 2026‑27: £2,237. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,492 (band A) to £3,232 (band F); band D, the most common, is £2,237.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 40 (5%) | £1,492 |
| Band B | about 230 (27%) | £1,740 |
| Band C | about 230 (27%) | £1,989 |
| Band D | about 240 (29%) | £2,237 |
| Band E | about 90 (11%) | £2,735 |
| Band F | about 10 (1%) | £3,232 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,729 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,475 |
When the homes were built
- 1% Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- 42% 1919 to 1939
- 35% 1945 to 1964
- 3% 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- 6% 2000 to 2009
- 13% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1900 to 1918, 1983 to 1999, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Lewisham before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SE6 3DD is in (ONS area E01003352), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SE6 3DD?
The nearest open schools to SE6 3DD, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SE6 3DD?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SE6 3DD is Bellingham Rail Station, 250 metres away in a straight line.
- Bellingham Rail Station Railway station 250 mWalk
- Beckenham Hill Rail Station Railway station 700 mWalk
- Beckenham Junction Tram Stop Underground, metro or tram 2.3 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
12 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Catford Police Station, 97 m away.
More stations near SE6 3DD, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SE6 3DD?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SE6 3DD, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Torridon Road Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8698 5281 1.5 kmCycle
- Sydenham Green Group Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8138 2970 1.6 kmCycle
- Woolstone Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8699 1062 1.6 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SE6 3DD?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SE6 3DD, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 1.0 kmWalk
- Podpoint Charging point · 2 chargers 1.2 kmWalk
- BP Pulse Charging point · 4 chargers 1.2 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SE6 3DD?
The nearest to the centre of SE6 3DD, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Smile Straight 200 mWalk
- Integrity Dental Care Phone 020 8698 8228 600 mWalk
- Maxident Clinic Phone 020 8698 0491 650 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SE6 3DD?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- University Hospital Lewisham Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2024 · Phone 020 8333 3284 2.5 kmCycle
- The Sloane Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8466 4000 2.7 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SE6 3DD?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SE6 3DD, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Ashleigh House Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report March 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8698 4166 650 mWalk
- R-H-P Outreach Services Ltd 800 mWalk
- London Mental Health Care Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8698 8770 900 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SE6 3DD?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SE6 3DD, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Vantage Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8461 1130 300 mWalk
- Day Lewis Pharmacy, 467 Bromley Road Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8698 3160 1.1 kmWalk
- Thames View Health Limited Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 6:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8697 6677 1.2 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SE6 3DD?
The nearest vets to the centre of SE6 3DD on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Fitzgerald Veterinary Care 1.4 kmCycle
- Medivet Phone +44 20 8697 0857 1.7 kmCycle
- Burnt Ash Veterinary Clinic Phone +44 20 8857 6888 2.7 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SE6 3DD in a conservation area?
The centre of SE6 3DD is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SE6 3DD?
Police.uk records 538 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SE6 3DD in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 23, public order 19, robbery 16, theft from the person 13, possession of weapons 6, other crime 4, criminal damage and arson 2, bicycle theft 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SE6 3DD
- Ward
- Catford South
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Lewisham
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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