Postcode SE4 2AU is located in a major urban area, within the Crofton Park ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Crofton Park area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crofton Park is £87,228 per year. The nearest station is Crofton Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Norbert Green.
Crofton Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,835 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Crofton Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Crofton Park is £87,228 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 203 ft away from SE4 2AU.
Crofton Park near SE4 2AU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Crofton Park | Thameslink | Walking directions to Crofton Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Brockley | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Brockley |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Honor Oak Park | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Honor Oak Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St Norbert Green | Small | Walking directions to St Norbert Green |
| 0.3 mi | Crofton Park Railway Garden | Small | Walking directions to Crofton Park Railway Garden |
Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £676,500 (about £680 per square foot) in Crofton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,410,234.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £936,000 | £700 |
| Terraced | 97 | £814,750 | £693 |
| Flats | 75 | £446,000 | £631 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £632,500 | £370,750 | £755,000 | £660,000 |
| 2017 | £850,000 | £415,000 | £607,500 | £630,000 |
| 2018 | £862,250 | £400,000 | £705,000 | £650,000 |
| 2019 | £742,500 | £391,620 | £635,000 | £673,500 |
| 2020 | £432,500 | £410,500 | £717,500 | £730,000 |
| 2021 | £825,000 | £413,750 | £730,000 | £710,000 |
| 2022 | £600,000 | £451,250 | £800,000 | £825,000 |
| 2023 | £480,000 | £450,000 | £835,000 | £792,500 |
| 2024 | £867,500 | £425,000 | £750,000 | £755,000 |
| 2025 | £920,000 | £440,000 | £842,000 | £793,680 |
| 2026 | — | £455,000 | £960,000 | £850,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £660 | £562 | £445 | £613 |
| 2017 | £622 | £590 | £617 | £581 |
| 2018 | £775 | £581 | £607 | £587 |
| 2019 | £696 | £559 | £556 | £588 |
| 2020 | £496 | £605 | £617 | £626 |
| 2021 | £709 | £625 | £603 | £615 |
| 2022 | £684 | £621 | £654 | £671 |
| 2023 | £752 | £643 | £638 | £678 |
| 2024 | £826 | £631 | £680 | £685 |
| 2025 | £695 | £664 | £692 | £697 |
| 2026 | — | £611 | £714 | £690 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 2AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2025 | 115B, Howson Road, London, SE4 2BB | Flats | Leasehold | £487,500 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 68A, Howson Road, London, SE4 2AT | Flats | Leasehold | £646,200 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 50, Howson Road, London, SE4 2AT | Terraced | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 48, Howson Road, London, SE4 2AT | Terraced | Freehold | £557,500 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Flat 3, 41, Whitbread Road, London, SE4 2BD | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 |
In the SE4 2AU postcode area, located within Crofton Park, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE4 2AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 294 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 326-328 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Quality Food & Wine | 361 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2AG | Walking directions to Quality Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | R + A Newsagent | Brockley Road, Lewisham, SE4 2QZ | Walking directions to R + A Newsagent |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 100 St Norbert Road, London, SE4 2BN | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 2AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Esther Lie
Crofton Park - Elected 18 Jun 2026
Ellie Reeves
Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE4 2AU records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2AU in Crofton Park is £676,500 (about £680 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE4 2AU, including Beecroft Garden Primary (Good), Chelwood Nursery School (Outstanding) and Turnham Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE4 2AU is Crofton Park in TfL zone 3, about 402 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
SE4 2AU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,835 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE4 2AU is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Esther Lie (Green Party).