Postcode SE4 1ST 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 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 20.6% 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 1ST.
New Cross South near SE4 1ST 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Brockley | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Brockley |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | St Johns | Southeastern | Walking directions to St Johns |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Friendly Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendly Gardens |
| 0.2 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 1ST.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2026 | Flat 6, 76, Upper Brockley Road, London, SE4 1ST | Flats | Leasehold | £460,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Flat 7, 76, Upper Brockley Road, London, SE4 1ST | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 90B, Upper Brockley Road, London, SE4 1ST | Flats | Leasehold | £575,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 133, Ashby Mews, London, SE4 1TB | Other | Freehold | £122,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | Unit 1, Ashby Mews, London, SE4 1TB | Other | Freehold | £125,000 |
In the SE4 1ST 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 1ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis - Jay | 248 Malapas Road, London, SE4 1DJ | Walking directions to Londis - Jay |
| 0.2 mi | Strong Arm Steady Barbershop | 14A Brockley Cross, London, SE4 1BE | Walking directions to Strong Arm Steady Barbershop |
| 0.2 mi | John's Newsagents | 158 Lewisham Way, London, SE14 6PD | Walking directions to John's Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Logan's | Brockley Cross, Lewisham, SE4 2AB | Walking directions to Logan's |
| 0.2 mi | Cyprus Food Centre | Friendly Street, Lewisham, SE4 1UY | Walking directions to Cyprus Food Centre |
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 1ST, 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 1ST 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 1ST 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 1ST, including Myatt Garden Primary School (Good), Lucas Vale Primary School (Good) and Ashmead Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE4 1ST is Brockley in TfL zone 2, about 519 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE4 1ST 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 1ST 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).