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SE4 2AZ

Brockley Road

Crofton Park

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Detailed insights for SE4 2AZ

Overview

Postcode SE4 2AZ 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 15 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hilly Fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
39.8%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Crofton Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.8%

Approximately 39.8% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Crofton Park is £87,228 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE4 2AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Crofton Park near SE4 2AZ 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 Crofton Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE4 2AZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Crofton Park

Thameslink

Walking directions to Crofton Park
0.5 mi

2

Brockley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Brockley
0.7 mi

3

Ladywell

Southeastern

Walking directions to Ladywell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE4 2AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHilly FieldsLargeWalking directions to Hilly Fields
0.3 miSt Norbert GreenSmallWalking directions to St Norbert Green
0.2 miCrofton Park Railway GardenSmallWalking directions to Crofton Park Railway Garden

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
10,625 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
34.17(+27%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.08(-13%)
Shoplifting
19.34(+94%)
Vehicle crime
7.74(-17%)
Robbery
6.45(+81%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
46.85%
African
31
12.2%
Caribbean
30
11.81%
Other White
21
8.27%
Other
13
5.12%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
53.59%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.35%
No qualifications
24
11.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
31
30.1%
Other social rented
23
22.33%
Social rents from council
18
17.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
14.56%
Owns outright
14
13.59%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Crofton Park

Median price£645,500
Price per sq ft£675
Sales (last 12 months)186
Typical range (middle 50%)£453K – £850K

Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £645,500 (about £675 per square foot) in Crofton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,410,234.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crofton Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached16£895,000£700
Terraced95£812,000£692
Flats75£425,000£624

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crofton Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crofton Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£860,000£852,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crofton Park.

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crofton Park in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 2AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 2025310A, Brockley Road, London, SE4 2AZFlatsLeasehold£510,000
10 Jun 2026Flat C, 300, Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RAFlatsLeasehold£215,000
01 Apr 2026Flat 1, 286, Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RAFlatsLeasehold£495,000
17 Oct 2025278B, Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RAFlatsLeasehold£325,000
27 Jun 2025Basement Flat, 292, Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RAFlatsLeasehold£327,500

Schools

In the SE4 2AZ postcode area, located within Crofton Park, there are 15 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE4 2AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBeecroft Garden PrimaryCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryPrendergast SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryGordonbrock Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE4 2AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food294 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miR + A NewsagentBrockley Road, Lewisham, SE4 2QZWalking directions to R + A Newsagent
0.2 miLondis326-328 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BTWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miQuality Food & Wine361 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2AGWalking directions to Quality Food & Wine
0.2 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 2AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Esther Lie

Crofton Park - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ellie Reeves

Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham West and East DulwichE14001333
WardCrofton ParkE05013718
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crofton ParkE02000667
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 015BE01003231
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE4 2AZ

Is SE4 2AZ (Crofton Park) safe?

The area around SE4 2AZ 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.

What is the average house price near SE4 2AZ?

The median sale price around SE4 2AZ in Crofton Park is £645,500 (about £675 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE4 2AZ?

There are 20 schools close to SE4 2AZ, including Beecroft Garden Primary (Good), Prendergast School and Gordonbrock Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE4 2AZ?

The closest station to SE4 2AZ is Crofton Park in TfL zone 3, about 359 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE4 2AZ?

SE4 2AZ 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).

Who represents SE4 2AZ (Crofton Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE4 2AZ is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Esther Lie (Green Party).

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