Postcode SE4 1DF is located in a major urban area, within the Brockley area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the New Cross South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Cross South is £65,561 per year. The median sale price in Brockley is £500,000 (around £676 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £393,475 and £709,250. The nearest station is St Johns, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brookmill Park.
New Cross South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,273 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross South has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Cross South is £65,561 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from SE4 1DF.
New Cross South near SE4 1DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Johns located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | St Johns | Southeastern | Walking directions to St Johns |
| 0.5 mi | 2,3 | Deptford Bridge | DLR | Walking directions to Deptford Bridge |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Brookmill Park | Large | Walking directions to Brookmill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Margaret McMillan Park | Small | Walking directions to Margaret McMillan Park |
| 0.1 mi | Friendly Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendly Gardens |
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £676 per square foot) in Brockley area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,895,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,895,000 | £— |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £810,000 | £744 |
| Terraced | 51 | £810,000 | £735 |
| Flats | 128 | £427,500 | £632 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £805,000 | £385,000 | £950,000 | £677,500 |
| 2017 | — | £403,750 | £739,999 | £739,998 |
| 2018 | £2,600,000 | £388,000 | £680,000 | £667,500 |
| 2019 | £807,000 | £375,500 | £592,500 | £670,250 |
| 2020 | £695,000 | £402,500 | £655,000 | £722,500 |
| 2021 | £952,500 | £408,000 | £907,500 | £758,750 |
| 2022 | £2,150,000 | £405,000 | £1,190,000 | £800,000 |
| 2023 | £830,000 | £405,000 | £885,700 | £720,000 |
| 2024 | £685,000 | £420,000 | £750,000 | £810,000 |
| 2025 | £745,000 | £430,000 | £1,032,500 | £805,250 |
| 2026 | £1,895,000 | £425,000 | £898,500 | £817,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £779 | £656 | £473 | £584 |
| 2017 | — | £629 | £638 | £632 |
| 2018 | £518 | £615 | £700 | £601 |
| 2019 | £612 | £590 | £712 | £608 |
| 2020 | £616 | £633 | £706 | £638 |
| 2021 | £682 | £610 | £583 | £651 |
| 2022 | £777 | £637 | £759 | £710 |
| 2023 | £857 | £619 | £730 | £664 |
| 2024 | £586 | £654 | £739 | £676 |
| 2025 | £876 | £654 | £784 | £699 |
| 2026 | — | £656 | £793 | £706 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 1DF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2025 | 70, Rokeby Road, London, SE4 1DF | Detached | Freehold | £1,450,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 20, Upper Brockley Road, London, SE4 1SU | Terraced | Freehold | £825,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 8, Upper Brockley Road, London, SE4 1SU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £765,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Penthouse, 132, Lewisham Way, London, SE14 6PD | Flats | Leasehold | £412,500 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 124, Lewisham Way, London, SE14 6PD | Flats | Leasehold | £407,000 |
In the SE4 1DF postcode area, located within New Cross South, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Myatt Garden Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2014. | |
Myatt Garden Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2014
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Oak Gardens Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2023. | |
Oak Gardens Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jan 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ashmead Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Oct 2012. | |
Ashmead Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Oct 2012
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE4 1DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | John's Newsagents | 158 Lewisham Way, London, SE14 6PD | Walking directions to John's Newsagents |
| 0.1 mi | Cyprus Food Centre | Friendly Street, Lewisham, SE4 1UY | Walking directions to Cyprus Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 129-133 Lewisham Way, London, SE14 6PD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 215-223 Lewisham Way, London, SE4 1UY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | R&A Food & Wine | Lewisham Way, Lewisham, SE4 1XT | Walking directions to R&A 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 1DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ade Adewunmi
Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026
El Fry
Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026
Rotimi Skyers
Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE4 1DF records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around SE4 1DF in Brockley is £500,000 (about £676 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE4 1DF, including Myatt Garden Primary School (Good), Oak Gardens Primary School (Good) and Ashmead Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE4 1DF is St Johns in TfL zone 2, about 597 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE4 1DF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,273 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE4 1DF is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ade Adewunmi (Green Party), El Fry (Green Party) and Rotimi Skyers (Green Party).