Riverview Walk Catford, Lewisham
5 addresses across 3 postcodes (SE26,SE6), about 780 m (0.5 miles) long. USRN 22006026.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Lewisham costs £2,237 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bellingham, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 20 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sydenham Green Group Practice, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,060 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 96 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Lewisham in 2026-27: Band D £2,237 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,492 | £1,740 | £1,989 | £2,237 | £2,735 | £3,232 | £3,729 | £4,475 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (45% of about 2,510 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Small Houses in Multiple Occupation Article 4.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Bell Green Retail Park: up to 1,831 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Sainsbury's Bell Green: up to 1,347 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Former Bell Green Gas Holders and Livesey Memorial Hall: up to 262 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Riverside, 317 Southend Lane: up to 5 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Stanton Square Locally Signficant Industrial Site: up to 231 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Sydenham Green Group Practice: up to 55 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Lidl, Southend Lane: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- 2 Barmeston Road: up to 8 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 21 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE6 4DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SE26 5BH | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 21 | unlikely |
| SE6 3LT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 20 m and 24 m above sea level (22 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE26 5BH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SE6 3LT | 100% | 95% | 98% | 0% |
| SE6 4DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bellingham 623,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Lower Sydenham 787,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Beckenham Hill 379,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bell Green / Sainsbury's | 370 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Sydenham Car Park | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 20 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 30.2 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sydenham Green Group Practice | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Touchwood Pharmacy | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Miss Ea Dighe | 310 m |
| Hospital | University Hospital Lewisham | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Catford Police Base | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.6 ha | 170 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,870 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broadmead Allotments 3,600 m² | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Horniman Gardens, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horniman Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stumpshill Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Ash Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Devonshire Road Nature Reserve | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Oak of Honor Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Honor Oak | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Pool River (West Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 2 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 3 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Lewisham: see them on the Lewisham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athelney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Elfrida Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Haseltine Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Adamsrill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kilmorie Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rathfern Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sedgehill Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Forest Hill School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Conisborough College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Perrymount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd SE26 4PR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Samantha Cole SE6 4DN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Costa Ltd SE26 4PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2026 |
| B&Q LTD SE26 4PR | Retailers - other | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Tom Hixson of Smithfield SE26 4PR | Distributors/Transporters | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Marks & Spencer SE26 4PR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Christ Church Kitchen SE6 3HQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| EasyStepUK SE6 3SH | Other catering premises | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sushi Gourmet SE26 4PU | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Genius Tuition SE6 3LD | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Dulwich Nursery and Pre-School SE6 4LP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Perry Hill Pub SE6 4EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Tesco SE6 4LJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Marton Close (52); On or near Firhill Road (28); On or near Winsford Road (8); On or near Adam Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 27% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 19% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 30% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | under 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SE6 4DN: 3 addresses of 36 in the postcode
- SE26 5BH: 1 address of 33 in the postcode
- SE6 3LT: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Selworthy Road · Adam Close · Otterden Street · Marton Close · Aldermoor Road · Winsford Road · Broadmead · Cameron Road · Clowders Road · Grangemill Road · Silver Birch Close · Cowden Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.