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SE4 1QA

Hilly Fields Crescent

Ladywell

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Overview

Postcode SE4 1QA is located in a major urban area, within the Ladywell ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Loampit & Hilly Fields area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Loampit & Hilly Fields is £77,810 per year. The nearest station is Brockley, about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hilly Fields.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Loampit & Hilly Fields has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,446 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Loampit & Hilly Fields has a very low crime rate, with approximately 37 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.6%

Approximately 17.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Loampit & Hilly Fields is £77,810 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE4 1QA.

Flood risk

No risk

Loampit & Hilly Fields near SE4 1QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Brockley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE4 1QA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Brockley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Brockley
0.5 mi

2

St Johns

Southeastern

Walking directions to St Johns
0.6 mi

3

Ladywell

Southeastern

Walking directions to Ladywell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE4 1QA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHilly FieldsLargeWalking directions to Hilly Fields
0.4 miBorough of Deptford Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Borough of Deptford Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
174
Population density
8,693.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.74(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.75(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.97(+5%)
Vehicle crime
5.97(-36%)
Public order
2.39(-65%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
113
64.2%
Other White
15
8.52%
African
13
7.39%
Other
7
3.98%
Irish
6
3.41%
Total population: 176

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
66.21%
Level 3 (A level)
18
12.41%
No qualifications
10
6.9%
Apprenticeship
8
5.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
4.83%
Total 16+ residents: 145

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
23
31.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
24.32%
Owns outright
16
21.62%
Other social rented
9
12.16%
Social rents from council
4
5.41%
Total households: 74

Property prices in Ladywell

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£656
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£424K – £763K

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.

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
Flats56£435,000£642

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 1QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 1QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 May 2026Flat D, 9, Hilly Fields Crescent, London, SE4 1QAFlatsLeasehold£375,000
15 May 2025Flat 3, 4, Hilly Fields Crescent, London, SE4 1QAFlatsLeasehold£460,000
18 Jul 20258, Crescent Way, London, SE4 1QLDetachedFreehold£925,000
05 Dec 202557A, Tressillian Road, London, SE4 1YAFlatsLeasehold£684,000
10 Apr 2025Lower Flat, 55, Tressillian Road, London, SE4 1YAFlatsLeasehold£687,500

Schools

In the SE4 1QA postcode area, located within Loampit & Hilly Fields, there are 15 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE4 1QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryPrendergast SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miAll-throughPrendergast Vale SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryAshmead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE4 1QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miChrandra Stores161 Brookbank Road, Ladywell, London, SE13 7DAWalking directions to Chrandra Stores
0.4 miR + A NewsagentBrockley Road, Lewisham, SE4 2QZWalking directions to R + A Newsagent
0.4 miLondis61 Loampit Hill, London, SE13 7SZWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miKatpakanLoampit Hill, Lewisham, SE13 7SWWalking directions to Katpakan
0.4 miCo-op Food294 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RAWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 1QA, 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)Loampit & Hilly FieldsE02000663
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 011BE01003277
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE4 1QA

Is SE4 1QA (Loampit & Hilly Fields) safe?

The area around SE4 1QA records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SE4 1QA?

The median sale price around SE4 1QA in Loampit & Hilly Fields is £550,000 (about £656 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE4 1QA?

There are 20 schools close to SE4 1QA, including Prendergast School, Prendergast Vale School and Ashmead Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE4 1QA?

The closest station to SE4 1QA is Brockley in TfL zone 2, about 772 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE4 1QA?

SE4 1QA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,446 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE4 1QA (Loampit & Hilly Fields) in Parliament and on the local council?

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