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SE4 2AS

Howson Road

Brockley

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Detailed insights for SE4 2AS

Overview

Postcode SE4 2AS is located in a major urban area, within the Brockley 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 Brockley, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Norbert Green.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Ladywell has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.1%

Approximately 12.1% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 216 ft away from SE4 2AS.

Flood risk

No risk

Ladywell near SE4 2AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE4 2AS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Brockley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Brockley
0.4 mi

3

Crofton Park

Thameslink

Walking directions to Crofton Park
0.8 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE4 2AS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSt Norbert GreenSmallWalking directions to St Norbert Green
0.4 miCrofton Park Railway GardenSmallWalking directions to Crofton Park Railway Garden

Area Profile

Population
573
Population density
15,320.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.57(-9%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.55(-47%)
Drugs
6.52(+5%)
Public order
5.02(-26%)
Vehicle crime
4.51(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
45.91%
Other White
76
13.22%
African
42
7.3%
Caribbean
33
5.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
4.17%
Total population: 575

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
296
59.92%
Level 3 (A level)
79
15.99%
No qualifications
40
8.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
6.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
5.47%
Total 16+ residents: 494

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
35.27%
Owns with a mortgage
70
31.25%
Owns outright
46
20.54%
Other social rented
18
8.04%
Social rents from council
9
4.02%
Total households: 224

Property prices in Brockley

Median price£492,250
Price per sq ft£672
Sales (last 12 months)190
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £708K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brockley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,895,000£—
Terraced54£796,500£724
Semi-Detached8£787,500£793
Flats127£425,000£635

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brockley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brockley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brockley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brockley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brockley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brockley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 2AS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 2AS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jul 202532B, Howson Road, London, SE4 2ASFlatsLeasehold£415,000
01 May 20267, Kneller Road, London, SE4 2ARTerracedFreehold£1,000,000
06 Jan 20261, Kneller Road, London, SE4 2ARTerracedFreehold£817,500
28 Aug 202533, Kneller Road, London, SE4 2ARTerracedFreehold£750,000
14 Jan 20263, Howson Road, London, SE4 2ALTerracedFreehold£885,000

Schools

In the SE4 2AS postcode area, located within Ladywell, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE4 2AS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTurnham AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBeecroft Garden PrimaryCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryChelwood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE4 2AS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE4 2AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miR + A NewsagentBrockley Road, Lewisham, SE4 2QZWalking directions to R + A Newsagent
0.2 miCo-op Food294 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalMantle Road, Lewisham, SE4 2EWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miBrockley Local189-191 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RSWalking directions to Brockley Local
0.3 miSainsbury's Local180 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2RRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 2AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ade Adewunmi

Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

El Fry

Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rotimi Skyers

Brockley - 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
WardBrockleyE05013716
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LadywellE02000666
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 014AE01003272
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE4 2AS

Is SE4 2AS (Ladywell) safe?

The area around SE4 2AS 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.

What is the average house price near SE4 2AS?

The median sale price around SE4 2AS in Ladywell is £492,250 (about £672 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE4 2AS?

There are 20 schools close to SE4 2AS, including Turnham Academy (Good), Beecroft Garden Primary (Good) and Chelwood Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE4 2AS?

The closest station to SE4 2AS is Brockley in TfL zone 2, about 443 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE4 2AS?

SE4 2AS 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).

Who represents SE4 2AS (Ladywell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE4 2AS 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).