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SE4 2JH

Finland Road

Telegraph Hill

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Detailed insights for SE4 2JH

Overview

Postcode SE4 2JH 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% 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 Brockley, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Telegraph Hill Lower Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
26.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Brockley West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,369 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Brockley West has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.7%

Approximately 26.7% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Brockley West near SE4 2JH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE4 2JH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Brockley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Brockley
0.5 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead
0.6 mi

3

Crofton Park

Thameslink

Walking directions to Crofton Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE4 2JH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTelegraph Hill Lower ParkSmallWalking directions to Telegraph Hill Lower Park
0.3 miTelegraph Hill Upper ParkSmallWalking directions to Telegraph Hill Upper Park
0.2 miSt Norbert GreenSmallWalking directions to St Norbert Green

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
15,721.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.86(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.73(-56%)
Shoplifting
10.71(+7%)
Public order
6.63(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.61(-2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
126
38.65%
African
48
14.72%
Other White
48
14.72%
Caribbean
36
11.04%
Other Black
14
4.29%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
154
61.35%
No qualifications
29
11.55%
Level 3 (A level)
27
10.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.58%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
38.17%
Social rents from council
27
20.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
20.61%
Owns outright
10
7.63%
Other social rented
8
6.11%
Total households: 131

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 2JH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 2JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Nov 202558, Finland Road, London, SE4 2JHTerracedFreehold£1,050,000
22 Jul 202524A, Finland Road, London, SE4 2JHFlatsLeasehold£515,000
05 Jan 202635, Dundalk Road, London, SE4 2JJOtherFreehold£1,395,000
21 Jul 202541, Dundalk Road, London, SE4 2JJTerracedFreehold£1,288,000
22 Oct 202537B, Finland Road, London, SE4 2JEFlatsLeasehold£575,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE4 2JH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryJohn Stainer Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryTurnham AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryIvydale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE4 2JH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE4 2JH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSt Asaph's Food & WineAvignon Road, Lewisham, SE4 2JNWalking directions to St Asaph's Food & Wine
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalMantle Road, Lewisham, SE4 2EWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miSpar4 Mantle Road, London, SE4 2EXWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miLondisEndwell Road, London, SE4 2NFWalking directions to Londis
0.2 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 2JH, 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 010EE01003345
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE4 2JH

Is SE4 2JH (Brockley West) safe?

The area around SE4 2JH 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE4 2JH?

The median sale price around SE4 2JH 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 2JH?

There are 20 schools close to SE4 2JH, including John Stainer Community Primary School (Outstanding), Turnham Academy (Good) and Ivydale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE4 2JH?

The closest station to SE4 2JH is Brockley in TfL zone 2, about 348 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE4 2JH?

SE4 2JH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,369 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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