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SE4 1YX

Ladywell

Lewisham

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Detailed insights for SE4 1YX

Overview

Postcode SE4 1YX 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 average crime levels, with around 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 0.3 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
32.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Ladywell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,543 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Ladywell has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.7%

Approximately 32.7% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Ladywell is £80,367 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Ladywell near SE4 1YX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Crofton Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE4 1YX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE4 1YX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHilly FieldsLargeWalking directions to Hilly Fields
0.4 miSt Norbert GreenSmallWalking directions to St Norbert Green
0.4 miCrofton Park Railway GardenSmallWalking directions to Crofton Park Railway Garden

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
2,057.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.27(+2%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.12(-22%)
Vehicle crime
11.54(+23%)
Other theft
5.24(-54%)
Drugs
4.2(-32%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
47.01%
Other White
29
8.68%
Caribbean
27
8.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
7.78%
Irish
17
5.09%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
164
58.99%
No qualifications
32
11.51%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.12%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
27.33%
Owns with a mortgage
40
26.67%
Social rents from council
29
19.33%
Other social rented
20
13.33%
Owns outright
14
9.33%
Total households: 150

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 1YX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 1YX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 20259, Adelaide Avenue, London, SE4 1YTFlatsLeasehold£350,000
20 May 202654, Ivy Road, London, SE4 1YSFlatsLeasehold£545,000
02 Oct 202520, Ivy Road, London, SE4 1YSFlatsLeasehold£475,000
10 Sept 2025Flat 9, Bridge House, 47, Adelaide Avenue, London, SE4 1LFFlatsLeasehold£400,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 6, Bridge House, 47, Adelaide Avenue, London, SE4 1LFFlatsLeasehold£508,500

Schools

In the SE4 1YX postcode area, located within Ladywell, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE4 1YX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryPrendergast SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryBeecroft Garden PrimaryCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGordonbrock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE4 1YX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miR + A NewsagentBrockley Road, Lewisham, SE4 2QZWalking directions to R + A Newsagent
0.1 miCo-op Food294 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miQuality Food & Wine361 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2AGWalking directions to Quality Food & Wine
0.3 miLondis326-328 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BTWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miJones of Brockley354 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BYWalking directions to Jones of Brockley

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 1YX, 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)LadywellE02000666
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 014DE01003276
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE4 1YX

Is SE4 1YX (Ladywell) safe?

The area around SE4 1YX records about 62 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE4 1YX?

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

What schools are near SE4 1YX?

There are 20 schools close to SE4 1YX, including Prendergast School, Beecroft Garden Primary (Good) and Gordonbrock Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE4 1YX?

The closest station to SE4 1YX is Crofton Park in TfL zone 3, about 558 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE4 1YX?

SE4 1YX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,543 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE4 1YX (Ladywell) in Parliament and on the local council?

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