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About Bellingham
Bellingham is a town in Greater London. Addresses here fall under the SE6 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Southend and Bell Green.
Around 56,995 people live in Bellingham, a densely built-up urban area. The age profile skews a little younger than the national average, with a relatively high share of children. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Bellingham sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Bellingham
There are 537 schools in and around Bellingham. Rathfern Primary School and Greenvale School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Bellingham
The average property price is £462K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £528K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bellingham
Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Bellingham, with 433 recorded incidents in May 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Bellingham
Bellingham falls within the more deprived areas of England, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment deprivation is higher than average, with a larger share of working-age residents out of work. Household incomes are below the national average, with a higher proportion of residents on low earnings.
Healthcare in Bellingham
There are 85 GP surgeries within three miles of Bellingham, the nearest being Sydenham Green Group Practice (0.7 miles away).
Local Data for Bellingham
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Property Prices 5,211 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the SE6 postcode area.
Household Income in Bellingham ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bellingham is approximately £68,253 a year before tax, 23% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £47,431. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £47,431.
Businesses in Bellingham ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,558 active businesses based in Bellingham, around 27 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 93% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 18 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Bellingham IMD 2025
Bellingham falls within the more deprived areas of England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment opportunities can be more limited and household incomes tend to sit below the national average. Investment in local services and regeneration continues to support the community.
Crime in Bellingham 2,024 crimes · May 2026
Bellingham sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Bellingham
Of the 22,200 households in and around Bellingham, 48% are owned, 27% are socially rented and 26% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bellingham.