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SE4 1ES

Darfield Road

Crofton Park

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

1/10

Crofton Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.7%

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.

Income level

8/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 273 ft away from SE4 1ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Crofton Park near SE4 1ES 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 1ES
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE4 1ES
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHilly FieldsLargeWalking directions to Hilly Fields
0.1 miCrofton Park Railway GardenSmallWalking directions to Crofton Park Railway Garden

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
14,384.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.34(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.53(-76%)
Burglary
2.72(-50%)
Drugs
2.18(-65%)
Other theft
2.18(-81%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
159
54.27%
Caribbean
32
10.92%
African
26
8.87%
Other White
24
8.19%
Other Black
17
5.8%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
64.16%
No qualifications
31
13.72%
Level 3 (A level)
24
10.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.21%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
46.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
19.83%
Owns outright
18
15.52%
Other social rented
10
8.62%
Social rents from council
7
6.03%
Total households: 116

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 1ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 1ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202670, Merritt Road, London, SE4 1DXFlatsLeasehold£605,000
31 Mar 202655L, Merritt Road, London, SE4 1DTTerracedFreehold£855,000
12 Dec 202549L, Merritt Road, London, SE4 1DTTerracedFreehold£530,000
01 Dec 2025First Floor Flat, 12B, Lindal Road, London, SE4 1EJFlatsLeasehold£331,000
27 Mar 202517B, Lindal Road, London, SE4 1EJFlatsLeasehold£329,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE4 1ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBeecroft Garden PrimaryCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGordonbrock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miAll-throughPrendergast Ladywell SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE4 1ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE4 1ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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 miThe Co-operative Food383 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2PHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miJones of Brockley354 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BYWalking directions to Jones of Brockley
0.2 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 1ES, 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 015DE01003233
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE4 1ES

Is SE4 1ES (Crofton Park) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near SE4 1ES?

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.

What schools are near SE4 1ES?

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.

What is the nearest station to SE4 1ES?

The closest station to SE4 1ES is Crofton Park in TfL zone 3, about 197 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE4 1ES?

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).

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

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).