Postcode SE4 1XS is located in a major urban area, within the Brockley ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Brockley East & St Johns area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brockley East & St Johns is £73,841 per year. The nearest station is St Johns, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hilly Fields.
Brockley East & St Johns has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,195 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Brockley East & St Johns has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brockley East & St Johns is £73,841 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 243 ft away from SE4 1XS.
Brockley East & St Johns near SE4 1XS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Johns located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | St Johns | Southeastern | Walking directions to St Johns |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Brockley | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Brockley |
| 0.5 mi | 2,3 | Elverson Road | DLR | Walking directions to Elverson Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hilly Fields | Large | Walking directions to Hilly Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Brookmill Park | Large | Walking directions to Brookmill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Friendly Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendly 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 1XS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 5, Tack Mews, London, SE4 1XS | Terraced | Freehold | £575,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 32A, Tressillian Road, London, SE4 1YB | Flats | Leasehold | £600,500 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 24, Tressillian Road, London, SE4 1YB | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | Basement Flat, 28, Tressillian Road, London, SE4 1YB | Flats | Leasehold | £620,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2025 | 36A, Tressillian Road, London, SE4 1YB | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 |
In the SE4 1XS postcode area, located within Brockley East & St Johns, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE4 1XS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 61 Loampit Hill, London, SE13 7SZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Chrandra Stores | 161 Brookbank Road, Ladywell, London, SE13 7DA | Walking directions to Chrandra Stores |
| 0.3 mi | R&A Food & Wine | Lewisham Way, Lewisham, SE4 1XT | Walking directions to R&A Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Katpakan | Loampit Hill, Lewisham, SE13 7SW | Walking directions to Katpakan |
| 0.3 mi | Londis - Jay | 248 Malapas Road, London, SE4 1DJ | Walking directions to Londis - Jay |
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 1XS, 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 1XS 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 1XS in Brockley East & St Johns 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 1XS, including Ashmead Primary School (Good), St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Good) and Myatt Garden Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE4 1XS is St Johns in TfL zone 2, about 551 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE4 1XS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,195 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 1XS 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).