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SE4 1JE

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Ladywell

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Overview

Postcode SE4 1JE 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 Catford Bridge, about 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ladywell Fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
50.5%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Ladywell has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.5%

Approximately 50.5% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Ladywell is £80,367 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 81 ft away from SE4 1JE.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Catford Bridge located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE4 1JE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Catford Bridge

Southeastern

Walking directions to Catford Bridge
0.5 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford
0.5 mi

3

Ladywell

Southeastern

Walking directions to Ladywell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE4 1JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miLadywell FieldsLargeWalking directions to Ladywell Fields
0.5 miBlythe Hill FieldsMediumWalking directions to Blythe Hill Fields
0.4 miRavensbourne Park GardensSmallWalking directions to Ravensbourne Park Gardens

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
6,029.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.68(-11%)
Drugs
7.66(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.89(-78%)
Other theft
5.89(-48%)
Robbery
5.3(+49%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
122
32.62%
African
77
20.59%
Caribbean
75
20.05%
Other Asian
25
6.68%
Other White
21
5.61%
Total population: 374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
31.63%
No qualifications
72
24.49%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.54%
Apprenticeship
29
9.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
8.84%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
37
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
19
17.12%
Other social rented
19
17.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
16.22%
Owns outright
15
13.51%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Ladywell

Median price£557,500
Price per sq ft£655
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£426K – £769K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £557,500 (about £655 per square foot) in Ladywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ladywell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£925,000£687
Semi-Detached11£900,000£701
Terraced43£720,000£642
Flats55£435,000£641

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ladywell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ladywell.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ladywell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ladywell.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ladywell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ladywell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 1JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 1JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 202692, Dixie Court, Adenmore Road, London, SE6 4FBFlatsLeasehold£213,000
22 May 202593, Dixie Court, Adenmore Road, London, SE6 4FBFlatsLeasehold£330,000
28 May 20263, Dixie Court, Adenmore Road, London, SE6 4FAFlatsLeasehold£410,000
13 Mar 202622, Dixie Court, Adenmore Road, London, SE6 4FAFlatsLeasehold£422,000
05 Dec 202514, Dixie Court, Adenmore Road, London, SE6 4FAFlatsLeasehold£460,000

Schools

In the SE4 1JE postcode area, located within Ladywell, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE4 1JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miAll-throughPrendergast Ladywell SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryHolbeach Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGordonbrock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE4 1JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE4 1JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLee's Foodstore102 Brookdale Road, London, SE6 4JNWalking directions to Lee's Foodstore
0.3 miCut Price Off Licence & Grocers8 Ewhurst Road, London, SE4 1AQWalking directions to Cut Price Off Licence & Grocers
0.3 miEwhurst News2 Ewhurst Road, London, SE4 1AQWalking directions to Ewhurst News
0.4 miTesco14-21 Winslade Way, London, SE6 4JUWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miEuropean MarketRushey Green, Lewisham, SE6 4JFWalking directions to European Market

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 1JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Sutton

Ladywell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Robin McGhee

Ladywell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Shireen Asaw

Ladywell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Vicky Foxcroft

Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham NorthE14001332
WardLadywellE05013725
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LadywellE02000666
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 014CE01003275
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1991-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE4 1JE

Is SE4 1JE (Ladywell) safe?

The area around SE4 1JE 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.

What is the average house price near SE4 1JE?

The median sale price around SE4 1JE in Ladywell is £557,500 (about £655 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE4 1JE?

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

What is the nearest station to SE4 1JE?

The closest station to SE4 1JE is Catford Bridge in TfL zone 3, about 694 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE4 1JE?

SE4 1JE 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).

Who represents SE4 1JE (Ladywell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE4 1JE 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).