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Crofton Park

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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 area has 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
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Crofton Park Population
15,429
Population density
8,946.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.28(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.99(-29%)
Shoplifting
9.53(-6%)
Vehicle crime
9.46(-3%)
Other theft
6.55(-44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £617,500 in Crofton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,000 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crofton Park 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 Crofton Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£920,000
Flats87£445,000
Semi-Detached18£797,500
Terraced84£767,000

10 years median price trend in Crofton Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crofton Park.

Data Sources

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