Moving to SE6 Catford South

Commuting from SE6

Average · 36–45 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

• Waterloo36 min
• King's Cross56 min
• Liverpool Street46 min
• Canary Wharf48 min
• Paddington61 min
• Victoria49 min

Who already lives in SE6?

Very high · Over 35%36.5% of households at the representative LSOA have dependent children — a useful signal of how family-skewed the immediate streets feel.

How SE6 compares nearby

Moving to SE6 — FAQ

What's it like to live in SE6?

SE6 (Catford South, Lewisham) scores 66/100 overall — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 113). Safety 78/100, green space 67/100, family life 58/100, commute 54/100. 36.5% of nearby households have dependent children (high family density).

How long is the commute from SE6?

Fastest door-to-door commute is 36 minutes to Waterloo (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.

How much is council tax in SE6?

Annual Band D council tax in SE6 is £2,272 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.

What are the schools like in SE6?

Lewisham's popular primaries cut off well inside half a mile, while secondary catchments are more generous.

What's the crime rate in SE6?

The Metropolitan Police recorded 0 incidents in SE6 during May 2026, the latest published month. Safety score: 78/100.

Is SE6 a good place to move to with kids?

Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: safety (78/100) and family infrastructure (58/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to School Owl catchment guidance, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.