About Bellingham

Bellingham is a town in Lewisham, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Southend and Bell Green.

School Ratings in Bellingham

There are 535 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 £453K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £522K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bellingham

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Bellingham, with 281 recorded incidents in January 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bellingham

Broadband speeds in Bellingham are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,404 sales

Average Price £453K
£1K — £12.22M
Detached £602K 43
Semi £605K 685
Terraced £522K 2,259
Flat £310K 2,174

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

270 Primary
69 Secondary
196 Other
Watergate School Outstanding 148 yards Elfrida Primary School Primary Good 0.2 miles Sedgehill Academy Secondary Good 0.2 miles St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 0.3 miles Bellingham Children's Centre Good 0.4 miles Athelney Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Education-My Life Matters Good 0.6 miles Haseltine Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Worsley Bridge Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Conisborough College Secondary 0.7 miles Brent Knoll School Good 0.8 miles

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.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
3/10
Education
6/10
Health
4/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
3/10
15,682 Children (0-15) 21%
50,834 Working Age 67%
12,883 Older (60+) 17%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 44% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 32% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bellingham 1,631 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

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.

494 Violence & Sexual Offences
281 Anti-Social Behaviour
186 Shoplifting
121 Criminal Damage & Arson
110 Other Theft
105 Vehicle Crime
97 Public Order
67 Drugs
62 Burglary
45 Robbery
25 Theft from Person
16 Other Crime
15 Weapons
7 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
Metropolitan Bellingham Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Lower Sydenham Train Station 0.4 miles
Bellingham Train Station 0.5 miles
New Beckenham Train Station 0.9 miles
Beckenham Junction Train Station 1.1 miles
Ravensbourne Train Station 1.1 miles
Sydenham (London) Train Station 1.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Southend 0.6 miles Bell Green 0.9 miles New Beckenham 0.9 miles Downham 1.2 miles Lower Sydenham 1.2 miles Beckenham 1.2 miles Catford 1.4 miles Forest Hill 1.8 miles Bromley Park 1.8 miles Upper Sydenham 1.9 miles Ladywell 1.9 miles Plaistow 2 miles

Local Government

District Lewisham
Ward Hither Green
Constituency Lewisham East
Parish Lewisham, unparished area
Region London

Streets in SE6 30 shown View all streets

Abbotshall Road 1 Adam Close 2 Adenmore Road 15 Adolf Street 1 Aitken Road 2 Aldermoor Road 1 Allerford Road 6 Ardfillan Road 2 Ardgowan Road 8 Ardley Close 3 Ardoch Road 4 Arkindale Road 1 Arngask Road 4 Arnulf Street 3 Arran Road 5 Athelney Street 5 Avalon Close 1 Balloch Road 2 Bankhurst Road 3 Bargery Road 6 Bargrove Crescent 2 Barmeston Road 4 Battersby Road 3 Baudwin Road 1 Beckenham Hill Road 6 Bedford Mews 1 Beechfield Road 3 Bellingham Green 3 Bellingham Road 8 Birkhall Road 3

Postcodes in SE6 50 shown View all postcodes

SE6 1AA SE6 1AD SE6 1AE SE6 1AF SE6 1AG SE6 1AH SE6 1AJ SE6 1AL SE6 1AN SE6 1AP SE6 1AQ SE6 1AR SE6 1AT SE6 1AU SE6 1AX SE6 1AY SE6 1AZ SE6 1BA SE6 1BB SE6 1BD SE6 1BE SE6 1BF SE6 1BH SE6 1BJ SE6 1BL SE6 1BN SE6 1BS SE6 1BT SE6 1BU SE6 1BW SE6 1BX SE6 1BY SE6 1DA SE6 1DB SE6 1DD SE6 1DE SE6 1DF SE6 1DG SE6 1DH SE6 1DL SE6 1DQ SE6 1DS SE6 1DX SE6 1DY SE6 1DZ SE6 1EA SE6 1EH SE6 1EJ SE6 1EQ SE6 1ER