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SE4 2JN

Avignon Road

Telegraph Hill

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Detailed insights for SE4 2JN

Overview

Postcode SE4 2JN is located in a major urban area, within the Telegraph Hill area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Brockley West area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brockley West is £72,082 per year. The median sale price in Telegraph Hill is £500,000 (around £706 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £398,000 and £715,000. The nearest station is Brockley, about 0.3 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Brockley West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,845 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Brockley West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 40.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.3%

Approximately 21.3% 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 252 ft away from SE4 2JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Brockley West near SE4 2JN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Brockley located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE4 2JN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Brockley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Brockley
0.4 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead
0.7 mi

3

Crofton Park

Thameslink

Walking directions to Crofton Park

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
17,013.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.69(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.79(-56%)
Vehicle crime
4.72(-50%)
Public order
3.54(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.54(-38%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
37.1%
African
43
17.34%
Other White
32
12.9%
Other
19
7.66%
Caribbean
17
6.85%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
57.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
10.11%
No qualifications
17
9.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
9.04%
Level 3 (A level)
15
7.98%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
36
38.3%
Owns with a mortgage
30
31.91%
Social rents from council
10
10.64%
Other social rented
10
10.64%
Owns outright
5
5.32%
Total households: 94

Property prices in Telegraph Hill

Median price: £500,000
Price per sq ft: £706
Sales (last 12 months): 133
Typical range (middle 50%): £398K – £715K

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £706 per square foot) in Telegraph Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 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-Detached7£1,150,000£832
Terraced38£895,000£736
Flats88£450,000£672

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£902,500
2026£442,500£1,155,000£850,000
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£666£815£747
2026£685£832£715
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 2JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 2JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jan 202633, Aspinall Road, London, SE4 2EHTerracedFreehold£787,500
09 Mar 20262, Old Carpenters Yard, London, SE4 2FSFlatsLeasehold£570,000
06 Mar 20261, Old Carpenters Yard, London, SE4 2FSFlatsLeasehold£650,000
14 Nov 202546, St Asaph Road, London, SE4 2EJTerracedFreehold£210,258
03 Oct 2025Flat 1, 30, St Asaph Road, London, SE4 2EJFlatsLeasehold£475,000

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SE4 2JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryJohn Stainer Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.2 miPrimaryHaberdashers' Hatcham Free SchoolFree schools
0.2 miSecondaryHaberdashers' Hatcham CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE4 2JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE4 2JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSt Asaph's Food & WineAvignon Road, Lewisham, SE4 2JNWalking directions to St Asaph's Food & Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalMantle Road, Lewisham, SE4 2EWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miSpar4 Mantle Road, London, SE4 2EXWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miLondisEndwell Road, London, SE4 2NFWalking directions to Londis
0.3 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 2JN, 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 010CE01003342
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE4 2JN

Is SE4 2JN (Brockley West) safe?

The area around SE4 2JN records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 2JN?

The median sale price around SE4 2JN in Telegraph Hill is £500,000 (about £706 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE4 2JN?

There are 20 schools close to SE4 2JN, including John Stainer Community Primary School (Outstanding), Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School (Outstanding) and Haberdashers' Hatcham College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE4 2JN?

The closest station to SE4 2JN is Brockley in TfL zone 2, about 462 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE4 2JN?

SE4 2JN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,845 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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