Postcode SE4 1ES 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 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hilly 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 14.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 273 ft away from SE4 1ES.
Crofton Park near SE4 1ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crofton Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Crofton Park | Thameslink | Walking directions to Crofton Park |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Honor Oak Park | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Honor Oak Park |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Ladywell | Southeastern | Walking directions to Ladywell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hilly Fields | Large | Walking directions to Hilly Fields |
| 0.1 mi | Crofton Park Railway Garden | Small | Walking directions to Crofton Park Railway Garden |
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 1ES.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 70, Merritt Road, London, SE4 1DX | Flats | Leasehold | £605,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 55L, Merritt Road, London, SE4 1DT | Terraced | Freehold | £855,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 49L, Merritt Road, London, SE4 1DT | Terraced | Freehold | £530,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | First Floor Flat, 12B, Lindal Road, London, SE4 1EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £331,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 17B, Lindal Road, London, SE4 1EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £329,000 |
In the SE4 1ES postcode area, located within Crofton Park, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE4 1ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Quality Food & Wine | 361 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2AG | Walking directions to Quality Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 326-328 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 383 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2PH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Jones of Brockley | 354 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BY | Walking directions to Jones of Brockley |
| 0.2 mi | T P Food & Wine | 399 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2PH | Walking directions to T P 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 1ES, 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 1ES 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 1ES 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 1ES, including Beecroft Garden Primary (Good), Gordonbrock Primary School (Outstanding) and Prendergast Ladywell School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE4 1ES is Crofton Park in TfL zone 3, about 197 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
SE4 1ES 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 1ES is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Esther Lie (Green Party).