Postcode SE4 1HZ is located in a major urban area, within the Ladywell ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Ladywell area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ladywell is £80,367 per year. The nearest station is Crofton Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ladywell Fields.
Ladywell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,622 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Ladywell has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ladywell is £80,367 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 20 ft away from SE4 1HZ.
Ladywell near SE4 1HZ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crofton Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Crofton Park | Thameslink | Walking directions to Crofton Park |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Ladywell | Southeastern | Walking directions to Ladywell |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Catford Bridge | Southeastern | Walking directions to Catford Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ladywell Fields | Large | Walking directions to Ladywell Fields |
| 0.5 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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £656 per square foot) in Ladywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,670,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £925,000 | £687 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £900,000 | £701 |
| Terraced | 43 | £720,000 | £642 |
| Flats | 56 | £435,000 | £642 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £345,000 | £673,500 | £650,000 |
| 2017 | £361,500 | £723,750 | £623,750 |
| 2018 | £375,000 | £700,000 | £631,315 |
| 2019 | £388,750 | £695,000 | £602,900 |
| 2020 | £391,250 | £686,500 | £721,250 |
| 2021 | £412,500 | £751,250 | £686,250 |
| 2022 | £425,000 | £816,500 | £750,000 |
| 2023 | £406,250 | £896,250 | £730,000 |
| 2024 | £348,445 | £821,500 | £740,000 |
| 2025 | £420,000 | £955,000 | £696,200 |
| 2026 | £456,000 | £800,029 | £850,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £592 | £566 | £558 |
| 2017 | £548 | £594 | £526 |
| 2018 | £554 | £544 | £563 |
| 2019 | £525 | £548 | £565 |
| 2020 | £622 | £556 | £590 |
| 2021 | £636 | £563 | £599 |
| 2022 | £641 | £672 | £664 |
| 2023 | £656 | £617 | £628 |
| 2024 | £540 | £664 | £661 |
| 2025 | £641 | £701 | £634 |
| 2026 | £638 | £699 | £650 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 1HZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | Flat 9, The Curve Building, Chudleigh Road, London, SE4 1HD | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 163, Foxborough Gardens, London, SE4 1HS | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 145, Manwood Road, London, SE4 1SA | Terraced | Freehold | £825,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 143, Manwood Road, London, SE4 1SA | Terraced | Freehold | £645,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 147, Chudleigh Road, London, SE4 1HP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £955,000 |
In the SE4 1HZ postcode area, located within Ladywell, there are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE4 1HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cut Price Off Licence & Grocers | 8 Ewhurst Road, London, SE4 1AQ | Walking directions to Cut Price Off Licence & Grocers |
| 0.2 mi | Ewhurst News | 2 Ewhurst Road, London, SE4 1AQ | Walking directions to Ewhurst News |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 383 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2PH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | T P Food & Wine | 399 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2PH | Walking directions to T P Food & Wine |
| 0.4 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 1HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Sutton
Ladywell - Elected 7 May 2026
Robin McGhee
Ladywell - Elected 7 May 2026
Shireen Asaw
Ladywell - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE4 1HZ records about 67 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.
The median sale price around SE4 1HZ in Ladywell is £550,000 (about £656 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE4 1HZ, including Prendergast Ladywell School, Gordonbrock Primary School (Outstanding) and Prendergast School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE4 1HZ is Crofton Park in TfL zone 3, about 598 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
SE4 1HZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,622 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 1HZ is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ed Sutton (Green Party), Robin McGhee (Green Party) and Shireen Asaw (Green Party).