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SE4 2DB

Buckthorne Road

Crofton Park

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Detailed insights for SE4 2DB

Overview

Postcode SE4 2DB 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 13 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
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Crofton Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,485 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Crofton Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 44 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 190 ft away from SE4 2DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Crofton Park near SE4 2DB 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE4 2DB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Crofton Park

Thameslink

Walking directions to Crofton Park
0.4 mi

3

Honor Oak Park

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Honor Oak Park
0.7 mi

2

Brockley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Brockley

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
9,023 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
14.66(-45%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.08(-55%)
Vehicle crime
8.21(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.45(+13%)
Burglary
3.52(-36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
152
48.1%
Caribbean
42
13.29%
Other White
32
10.13%
African
18
5.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
4.75%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
55.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.33%
Level 3 (A level)
22
9.17%
No qualifications
21
8.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
43.97%
Owns outright
28
24.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
20.69%
Other social rented
10
8.62%
Social rents from council
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

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 2DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 2DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Aug 202556, Buckthorne Road, London, SE4 2DBTerracedFreehold£746,000
11 Aug 202550, Buckthorne Road, London, SE4 2DBTerracedFreehold£880,000
12 Jun 202540, Buckthorne Road, London, SE4 2DBTerracedFreehold£725,000
22 Apr 202613B, Hazeldon Road, London, SE4 2DDFlatsLeasehold£500,000
29 May 202630, Crofton Gate Way, London, SE4 2DLTerracedFreehold£620,000

Schools

In the SE4 2DB postcode area, located within Crofton Park, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE4 2DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBeecroft Garden PrimaryCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryChelwood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryTurnham AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE4 2DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJones of Brockley354 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BYWalking directions to Jones of Brockley
0.1 miT P Food & Wine399 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2PHWalking directions to T P Food & Wine
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food383 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2PHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miJay's Budgens400-406 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2DHWalking directions to Jay's Budgens
0.1 miLondis326-328 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BTWalking directions to Londis

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 2DB, 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 015CE01003232
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE4 2DB

Is SE4 2DB (Crofton Park) safe?

The area around SE4 2DB records about 44 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 2DB?

The median sale price around SE4 2DB 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 2DB?

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

What is the nearest station to SE4 2DB?

The closest station to SE4 2DB is Crofton Park in TfL zone 3, about 209 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE4 2DB?

SE4 2DB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,485 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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