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SE4 2HP

Turnham Road

Telegraph Hill

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Detailed insights for SE4 2HP

Overview

Postcode SE4 2HP is located in a major urban area, within the Telegraph Hill ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Brockley West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brockley West is £72,082 per year. The nearest station is Crofton Park, about 0.3 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
72%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Brockley West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,020 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Brockley West has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

72%

Approximately 72.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Brockley West is £72,082 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 145 ft away from SE4 2HP.

Flood risk

No risk

Brockley West near SE4 2HP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE4 2HP
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

Honor Oak Park

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Honor Oak Park

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
10,536.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.76(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.61(+7%)
Drugs
11.86(+91%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.47(+83%)
Public order
10.47(+55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
103
27.84%
Caribbean
85
22.97%
British
55
14.86%
Other
23
6.22%
Other Black
20
5.41%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
36.86%
No qualifications
56
20.44%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.12%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
65
45.45%
Other social rented
38
26.57%
Owns with a mortgage
16
11.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.19%
Owns outright
5
3.5%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Telegraph Hill

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£701
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£391K – £713K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £701 per square foot) in Telegraph Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Telegraph Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£1,380,000£830
Detached1£1,245,000£751
Terraced37£940,000£716
Flats88£433,750£673

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Telegraph Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Telegraph Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£392,500£520,000£663,750
2017£395,000£935,000£775,000
2018£370,000£1,100,000£760,000
2019£407,500£1,090,000£680,000
2020£435,000£1,202,000£810,000
2021£435,000£935,000£800,000
2022£450,000£1,062,500£927,650
2023£407,500£1,335,000£835,000
2024£437,500£1,050,000£818,250
2025£450,000£1,410,000£925,000
2026£427,500£1,160,000£940,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Telegraph Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Telegraph Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£612£509£576
2017£634£578£551
2018£572£646£620
2019£617£603£619
2020£639£557£650
2021£643£697£643
2022£679£672£719
2023£662£640£674
2024£636£693£679
2025£668£815£754
2026£674£810£686
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Telegraph Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Telegraph Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 2HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 2025Flat 24, Sulby House, Turnham Road, London, SE4 2HPFlatsLeasehold£351,500
06 Mar 2026Flat 3, Rokeland House, Turnham Road, London, SE4 2HWFlatsLeasehold£340,000
05 Jun 2025Flat 1, Rokeland House, Turnham Road, London, SE4 2HWFlatsLeasehold£325,000
28 Mar 202578, Brockill Crescent, London, SE4 2QBFlatsLeasehold£445,000
12 Nov 2025Flat 12, Curlew House, St Norbert Road, London, SE4 2QGFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the SE4 2HP postcode area, located within Brockley West, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE4 2HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryChelwood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryTurnham AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBeecroft Garden PrimaryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE4 2HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food100 St Norbert Road, London, SE4 2BNWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miBest-one16 Inverton Road, London, SE15 3DDWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miLondis326-328 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BTWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miQuality Food & Wine361 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2AGWalking directions to Quality Food & Wine
0.3 miCo-op Food294 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RAWalking directions to Co-op Food

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

Local councillors

Becky Sanders

Telegraph Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Kate Anderson

Telegraph Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Nick Torry

Telegraph Hill - 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
WardTelegraph HillE05013732
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brockley WestE02000662
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 010BE01003337
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE4 2HP

Is SE4 2HP (Brockley West) safe?

The area around SE4 2HP records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE4 2HP?

The median sale price around SE4 2HP in Brockley West is £500,000 (about £701 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE4 2HP?

There are 18 schools close to SE4 2HP, including Chelwood Nursery School (Outstanding), Turnham Academy (Good) and Beecroft Garden Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE4 2HP?

The closest station to SE4 2HP is Crofton Park in TfL zone 3, about 544 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE4 2HP?

SE4 2HP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,020 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE4 2HP (Brockley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE4 2HP is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Becky Sanders (Green Party), Kate Anderson (Green Party) and Nick Torry (Green Party).