Postcode SE4 1AB is located in a major urban area, within the Crofton Park ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Crofton Park area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crofton Park is £87,228 per year. The nearest station is Crofton Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ladywell Fields.
Crofton Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,189 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Crofton Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Crofton Park is £87,228 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 16 ft away from SE4 1AB.
Crofton Park near SE4 1AB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crofton Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Crofton Park | Thameslink | Walking directions to Crofton Park |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Ladywell | Southeastern | Walking directions to Ladywell |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Catford | Thameslink | Walking directions to Catford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ladywell Fields | Large | Walking directions to Ladywell Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Blythe Hill Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Blythe Hill Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Ravensbourne Park Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ravensbourne Park Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £895,000 | £700 |
| Terraced | 95 | £812,000 | £692 |
| Flats | 75 | £425,000 | £624 |
Sale price
| 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
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 1AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | 32, Manwood Road, London, SE4 1AD | Terraced | Freehold | £852,500 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | The First Floor Flat, 10, Manwood Road, London, SE4 1AD | Flats | Leasehold | £535,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 4, Glynde Street, London, SE4 1RU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £633,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | Lower Flat, 17, Glynde Street, London, SE4 1RU | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | Flat 9, The Curve Building, Chudleigh Road, London, SE4 1HD | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 |
In the SE4 1AB postcode area, located within Crofton Park, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE4 1AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cut Price Off Licence & Grocers | 8 Ewhurst Road, London, SE4 1AQ | Walking directions to Cut Price Off Licence & Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | Ewhurst News | 2 Ewhurst Road, London, SE4 1AQ | Walking directions to Ewhurst News |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 383 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2PH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | T P Food & Wine | 399 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2PH | Walking directions to T P Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Quality Food & Wine | 361 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2AG | Walking directions to Quality Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE4 1AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Esther Lie
Crofton Park - Elected 18 Jun 2026
Ellie Reeves
Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE4 1AB records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE4 1AB in Crofton Park is £645,500 (about £675 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE4 1AB, including Prendergast Ladywell School, Gordonbrock Primary School (Outstanding) and Prendergast School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE4 1AB is Crofton Park in TfL zone 3, about 460 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
SE4 1AB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,189 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE4 1AB is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Esther Lie (Green Party).