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Brockley East & St Johns

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About

Brockley East & St Johns is a residential neighbourhood characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with many properties featuring original architectural details. The area includes a mix of quiet, tree-lined streets and several small, independent shops and cafes concentrated along Brockley Road and St Johns Vale. A central feature is the large, historic Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries, which provide extensive green space and walking paths.

The area is well-connected by the Overground services at Brockley and St Johns stations, linking it directly to central London. Local community life often centres around the Brockley Market, held weekly, and the Brockley Society which actively engages in conservation. The presence of Prendergast schools adds a longstanding educational institution to the community fabric.

Area overview

On average Brockley East & St Johns has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brockley East & St Johns is £73,841 per year. There are 2 schools in Brockley East & St Johns: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Brockley East & St Johns is home to around 8,206 people, with a population density of about 10,100.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
26.8%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Brockley East & St Johns Population
8,206
Population density
10,100.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.03(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.3(-16%)
Other theft
10.24(-12%)
Vehicle crime
8.16(-16%)
Drugs
6.46(+6%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,373
41.11%
Other White
1,236
15.06%
Caribbean
712
8.68%
African
683
8.32%
Other
297
3.62%
Total population: 8,205

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,320
62.67%
Level 3 (A level)
796
11.55%
No qualifications
712
10.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
466
6.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
330
4.79%
Total 16+ residents: 6,893

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,205
33.45%
Owns with a mortgage
913
25.35%
Social rents from council
547
15.19%
Owns outright
436
12.1%
Other social rented
366
10.16%
Total households: 3,602

Property prices in Brockley East & St Johns

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Brockley East & St Johns area, with individual transactions ranging from £239,000 up to £2,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brockley East & St Johns in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brockley East & St Johns over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£640,000
Flats62£441,250
Semi-Detached3£1,450,000
Terraced17£792,500

10 years median price trend in Brockley East & St Johns

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brockley East & St Johns.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.