Postcode SE4 1SS is located in a major urban area, within the Brockley ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the New Cross South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Cross South is £65,561 per year. The nearest station is Brockley, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Friendly Gardens.
New Cross South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,887 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross South has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Cross South is £65,561 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE4 1SS.
New Cross South near SE4 1SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brockley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Brockley | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Brockley |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | St Johns | Southeastern | Walking directions to St Johns |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Friendly Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendly Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Luxmore Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Luxmore Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Borough of Deptford Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Borough of Deptford Memorial Gardens |
Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £492,250 (about £672 per square foot) in Brockley area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,895,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,895,000 | £— |
| Terraced | 54 | £796,500 | £724 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £787,500 | £793 |
| Flats | 127 | £425,000 | £635 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £805,000 | £385,000 | £950,000 | £677,500 |
| 2017 | — | £403,750 | £739,999 | £739,998 |
| 2018 | £2,600,000 | £388,000 | £680,000 | £667,500 |
| 2019 | £807,000 | £375,500 | £592,500 | £670,250 |
| 2020 | £695,000 | £402,500 | £655,000 | £722,500 |
| 2021 | £952,500 | £408,000 | £907,500 | £758,750 |
| 2022 | £2,150,000 | £405,000 | £1,190,000 | £800,000 |
| 2023 | £830,000 | £405,000 | £885,700 | £720,000 |
| 2024 | £685,000 | £420,000 | £750,000 | £810,000 |
| 2025 | £745,000 | £430,000 | £1,120,000 | £800,500 |
| 2026 | £1,895,000 | £415,000 | £683,500 | £781,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £779 | £656 | £473 | £584 |
| 2017 | — | £629 | £638 | £632 |
| 2018 | £518 | £615 | £700 | £601 |
| 2019 | £612 | £590 | £712 | £608 |
| 2020 | £616 | £633 | £706 | £638 |
| 2021 | £682 | £610 | £583 | £651 |
| 2022 | £777 | £637 | £759 | £710 |
| 2023 | £857 | £619 | £730 | £664 |
| 2024 | £586 | £654 | £739 | £676 |
| 2025 | £876 | £654 | £794 | £701 |
| 2026 | — | £624 | £849 | £700 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 1SS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2026 | 122, Upper Brockley Road, London, SE4 1SS | Terraced | Freehold | £1,400,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 164, Upper Brockley Road, London, SE4 1SS | Terraced | Freehold | £800,500 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 111, Upper Brockley Road, London, SE4 1TF | Flats | Leasehold | £435,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 131, Upper Brockley Road, London, SE4 1TF | Terraced | Freehold | £1,185,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 85, Upper Brockley Road, London, SE4 1TF | Terraced | Freehold | £1,250,000 |
In the SE4 1SS postcode area, located within New Cross South, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE4 1SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis - Jay | 248 Malapas Road, London, SE4 1DJ | Walking directions to Londis - Jay |
| 0.1 mi | Strong Arm Steady Barbershop | 14A Brockley Cross, London, SE4 1BE | Walking directions to Strong Arm Steady Barbershop |
| 0.1 mi | Logan's | Brockley Cross, Lewisham, SE4 2AB | Walking directions to Logan's |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Endwell Road, London, SE4 2NF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 180 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2RR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 1SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ade Adewunmi
Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026
El Fry
Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026
Rotimi Skyers
Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE4 1SS records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around SE4 1SS in New Cross South is £492,250 (about £672 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE4 1SS, including Myatt Garden Primary School (Good), John Stainer Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Haberdashers' Hatcham College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE4 1SS is Brockley in TfL zone 2, about 343 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE4 1SS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,887 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 1SS is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ade Adewunmi (Green Party), El Fry (Green Party) and Rotimi Skyers (Green Party).