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Crofton Park

About

Crofton Park ward lies in the northern part of the London Borough of Lewisham. It is primarily a residential area characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some inter-war and modern developments. The ward is bordered by Brockley to the east and Ladywell to the south, with Honor Oak Park forming a significant green boundary to the west. Its main thoroughfare is Brockley Road, which hosts a range of local independent shops, cafes, and essential services for the community.

The area is well-served by two railway stations, Crofton Park and Honor Oak Park, providing connections into central London. A notable local landmark is the Brockley & Ladywell Cemetery, a large, historic green space that serves as a quiet recreational area. The ward also contains several smaller parks and the Crofton Park Library, a historic building that functions as a community hub. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of families and long-term residents.

Area overview

On average Crofton Park has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crofton Park is £79,899 per year. There are 7 schools in Crofton Park: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Crofton Park is home to around 15,429 people, with a population density of about 8,946.3 per km².

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Crofton Park Population

15,429

Population density

8,946.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

24.3(-22%)

Anti-social behaviour

19.44(-28%)

Shoplifting

9.85(-1%)

Vehicle crime

8.56(-9%)

Other theft

6.03(-47%)

London average

Demographics

British

7,524

48.77%

Other White

1,824

11.82%

Caribbean

1,525

9.88%

African

969

6.28%

Other

514

3.33%

Total population: 15,428

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

7,155

58.05%

No qualifications

1,402

11.38%

Level 3 (A level)

1,384

11.23%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,080

8.76%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

736

5.97%

Total 16+ residents: 12,325

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

2,292

36.94%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,441

23.22%

Owns outright

1,258

20.27%

Other social rented

646

10.41%

Social rents from council

362

5.83%

Total households: 6,205

Property prices in Crofton Park

Median price£645,500

Price per sq ft£675

Sales (last 12 months)186

Typical range (middle 50%)£453K – £850K

Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £645,500 (about £675 per square foot) in Crofton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,410,234.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crofton Park over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	16	£895,000	£700	£352,500	£781,250	£995,000	£1,209,434
Terraced	95	£812,000	£692	£528,500	£705,250	£924,000	£1,138,500
Flats	75	£425,000	£624	£254,600	£360,250	£510,000	£606,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crofton Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crofton Park.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£632,500	£370,750	£755,000	£660,000
2017	£850,000	£415,000	£607,500	£630,000
2018	£862,250	£400,000	£705,000	£650,000
2019	£742,500	£391,620	£635,000	£673,500
2020	£432,500	£410,500	£717,500	£730,000
2021	£825,000	£413,750	£730,000	£710,000
2022	£600,000	£451,250	£800,000	£825,000
2023	£480,000	£450,000	£835,000	£792,500
2024	£867,500	£425,000	£750,000	£755,000
2025	£920,000	£440,000	£842,000	£793,680
2026	—	£455,000	£860,000	£852,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crofton Park.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£660	£562	£445	£613
2017	£622	£590	£617	£581
2018	£775	£581	£607	£587
2019	£696	£559	£556	£588
2020	£496	£605	£617	£626
2021	£709	£625	£603	£615
2022	£684	£621	£654	£671
2023	£752	£643	£638	£678
2024	£826	£631	£680	£685
2025	£695	£664	£692	£697
2026	—	£611	£714	£690

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492

Band B£1,740

Band C£1,989

Band D£2,237

Band E£2,735

Band F£3,232

Band G£3,729

Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Crofton Park ward.

Local councillors

Esther Lie

Crofton Park - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Green Party