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SE23 1SP

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Crofton Park

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Detailed insights for SE23 1SP

Overview

Postcode SE23 1SP is located in a major urban area, within the Crofton Park ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Honor Oak area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Honor Oak is £75,623 per year. The nearest station is Honor Oak Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Blythe Hill Fields.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Honor Oak has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,181 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Honor Oak has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Honor Oak is £75,623 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE23 1SP.

Flood risk

No risk

Honor Oak near SE23 1SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Honor Oak Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE23 1SP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Honor Oak Park

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Honor Oak Park
0.5 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford
0.5 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE23 1SP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBlythe Hill FieldsMediumWalking directions to Blythe Hill Fields
0.3 miRavensbourne Park GardensSmallWalking directions to Ravensbourne Park Gardens

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
5,751.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.03(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.01(-70%)
Vehicle crime
7.51(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.51(-4%)
Other theft
4.01(-65%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
148
45.68%
Other White
72
22.22%
Caribbean
18
5.56%
African
15
4.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.7%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
58.47%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.71%
No qualifications
23
9.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
8.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.24%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
52.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
24.43%
Owns outright
23
17.56%
Other social rented
3
2.29%
Social rents from council
2
1.53%
Total households: 131

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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached16£895,000£700
Terraced95£812,000£692
Flats75£425,000£624

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crofton Park

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crofton Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crofton Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crofton Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE23 1SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE23 1SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202531, Brockley View, London, SE23 1SLTerracedFreehold£710,000
07 Mar 202538, Brockley View, London, SE23 1SLFlatsLeasehold£825,000
19 Sept 2025Flat 10, Lynne Court, Brockley View, London, SE23 1SWFlatsLeasehold£355,000
23 Apr 2025Flat 4, Lynne Court, Brockley View, London, SE23 1SWFlatsLeasehold£280,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 12, Lynne Court, Brockley View, London, SE23 1SWFlatsLeasehold£407,000

Schools

In the SE23 1SP postcode area, located within Honor Oak, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE23 1SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt William of York Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryStillness Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryStillness Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 1SP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE23 1SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miConcard SupermarketBrockley Rise, Lewisham, SE23 1LNWalking directions to Concard Supermarket
0.2 miBrockley Supermarket94-96 Brockley Rise, London, SE23 1LNWalking directions to Brockley Supermarket
0.3 miFamily Supermarket309 Stanstead Road, Catford, London, SE23 1JBWalking directions to Family Supermarket
0.3 miCostcutter53 Brockley Rise, London, SE23 1JGWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miPeacock Food & Wine333 Stanstead Road, Catford, London, SE6 4UEWalking directions to Peacock Food & Wine

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE23 1SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Esther Lie

Crofton Park - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ellie Reeves

Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham West and East DulwichE14001333
WardCrofton ParkE05013718
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Honor OakE02000671
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 019EE01003230
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE23 1SP

Is SE23 1SP (Honor Oak) safe?

The area around SE23 1SP records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE23 1SP?

The median sale price around SE23 1SP in Honor Oak is £645,500 (about £675 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE23 1SP?

There are 20 schools close to SE23 1SP, including St William of York Catholic Primary School (Good), Stillness Infant School (Good) and Stillness Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE23 1SP?

The closest station to SE23 1SP is Honor Oak Park in TfL zone 3, about 729 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE23 1SP?

SE23 1SP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,181 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE23 1SP (Honor Oak) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE23 1SP is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Esther Lie (Green Party).