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SE4 1DU

Merritt Road

Crofton Park

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Overview

Postcode SE4 1DU 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 average crime levels, with around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Norbert Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Crofton Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,835 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Crofton Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Crofton Park is £87,228 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 322 ft away from SE4 1DU.

Flood risk

No risk

Crofton Park near SE4 1DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Crofton Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE4 1DU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Crofton Park

Thameslink

Walking directions to Crofton Park
0.6 mi

2

Brockley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Brockley
0.6 mi

3

Honor Oak Park

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Honor Oak Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE4 1DU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Norbert GreenSmallWalking directions to St Norbert Green
0.1 miCrofton Park Railway GardenSmallWalking directions to Crofton Park Railway Garden

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
14,336.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
34.17(+27%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.08(-13%)
Shoplifting
19.34(+94%)
Vehicle crime
7.74(-17%)
Robbery
6.45(+81%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
154
47.68%
Other White
48
14.86%
Caribbean
34
10.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
4.33%
African
12
3.72%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
161
62.65%
No qualifications
31
12.06%
Level 3 (A level)
25
9.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
5.06%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
39.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
24.41%
Owns outright
28
22.05%
Other social rented
13
10.24%
Social rents from council
3
2.36%
Total households: 127

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 SE4 1DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 1DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 202510, Merritt Road, London, SE4 1DYTerracedFreehold£767,000
28 Nov 2025Lower Flat, 35B, Darfield Road, London, SE4 1ETFlatsLeasehold£422,500
24 Oct 202511B, Darfield Road, London, SE4 1ETFlatsLeasehold£365,000
21 May 2025Flat 1-3, 336, Brockley Road, London, SE4 2BTOtherFreehold£700,000
30 Jun 202580, Darfield Road, London, SE4 1ERTerracedFreehold£1,225,000

Schools

In the SE4 1DU postcode area, located within Crofton Park, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE4 1DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBeecroft Garden PrimaryCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGordonbrock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryPrendergast SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE4 1DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE4 1DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miQuality Food & Wine361 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2AGWalking directions to Quality Food & Wine
0.1 miLondis326-328 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BTWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miJones of Brockley354 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BYWalking directions to Jones of Brockley
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food383 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2PHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miT P Food & Wine399 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2PHWalking directions to T P 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 SE4 1DU, 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)Crofton ParkE02000667
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 015BE01003231
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE4 1DU

Is SE4 1DU (Crofton Park) safe?

The area around SE4 1DU records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near SE4 1DU?

The median sale price around SE4 1DU in Crofton Park is £645,500 (about £675 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE4 1DU?

There are 20 schools close to SE4 1DU, including Beecroft Garden Primary (Good), Gordonbrock Primary School (Outstanding) and Prendergast School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE4 1DU?

The closest station to SE4 1DU is Crofton Park in TfL zone 3, about 137 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE4 1DU?

SE4 1DU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,835 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE4 1DU (Crofton Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE4 1DU is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Esther Lie (Green Party).