Postcode SE4 1YU 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 Crofton Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hilly Fields.
Ladywell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,014 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Ladywell has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.2% 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.
The average income per household in Ladywell is £80,367 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE4 1YU.
Ladywell near SE4 1YU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crofton Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Crofton Park | Thameslink | Walking directions to Crofton Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Brockley | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Brockley |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Ladywell | Southeastern | Walking directions to Ladywell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hilly Fields | Large | Walking directions to Hilly Fields |
| 0.4 mi | St Norbert Green | Small | Walking directions to St Norbert Green |
| 0.4 mi | Crofton Park Railway Garden | Small | Walking directions to Crofton Park Railway Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £925,000 | £687 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £900,000 | £701 |
| Terraced | 43 | £720,000 | £642 |
| Flats | 56 | £435,000 | £642 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 1YU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | 9, Adelaide Avenue, London, SE4 1YT | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | Flat 9, Bridge House, 47, Adelaide Avenue, London, SE4 1LF | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 6, Bridge House, 47, Adelaide Avenue, London, SE4 1LF | Flats | Leasehold | £508,500 | |
| 20 May 2026 | 54, Ivy Road, London, SE4 1YS | Flats | Leasehold | £545,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 20, Ivy Road, London, SE4 1YS | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 |
In the SE4 1YU postcode area, located within Ladywell, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE4 1YU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | R + A Newsagent | Brockley Road, Lewisham, SE4 2QZ | Walking directions to R + A Newsagent |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 294 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Quality Food & Wine | 361 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2AG | Walking directions to Quality Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 326-328 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Brockley Local | 189-191 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RS | Walking directions to Brockley 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 1YU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Sutton
Ladywell - Elected 7 May 2026
Robin McGhee
Ladywell - Elected 7 May 2026
Shireen Asaw
Ladywell - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE4 1YU records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around SE4 1YU in Ladywell is £550,000 (about £656 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE4 1YU, including Prendergast School, Beecroft Garden Primary (Good) and Gordonbrock Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE4 1YU is Crofton Park in TfL zone 3, about 599 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
SE4 1YU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,014 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 1YU 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).