Postcode SE4 2NT is located in a major urban area, within the Telegraph Hill area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Telegraph Hill area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Telegraph Hill is £72,619 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 New Cross Gate, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Telegraph Hill Lower Park.
Telegraph Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,621 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Telegraph Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Telegraph Hill is £72,619 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 183 ft away from SE4 2NT.
Telegraph Hill near SE4 2NT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is New Cross Gate located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Brockley | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Brockley |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Nunhead | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Nunhead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Telegraph Hill Lower Park | Small | Walking directions to Telegraph Hill Lower Park |
| 0.3 mi | Telegraph Hill Upper Park | Small | Walking directions to Telegraph Hill Upper Park |
| 0.4 mi | Luxmore Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Luxmore Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £1,150,000 | £832 |
| Terraced | 38 | £895,000 | £736 |
| Flats | 88 | £450,000 | £672 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 2NT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | Basement Flat, 52, Jerningham Road, London, SE14 5NW | Flats | Leasehold | £465,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 56C, Jerningham Road, London, SE14 5NW | Flats | Leasehold | £560,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 46, Jerningham Road, London, SE14 5NW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,655,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 102, Jerningham Road, London, SE14 5NW | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 67, Jerningham Road, London, SE14 5NH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,875,000 |
In the SE4 2NT postcode area, located within Telegraph Hill, there are 14 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jun 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Haberdashers' Hatcham College | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2019. | |
Haberdashers' Hatcham College ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Feb 2019
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Nov 2012. | |
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Nov 2012
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE4 2NT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Jerningham Road, Lewisham, SE14 5PL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Gateway Supermarket | 269 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6AR | Walking directions to Gateway Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Endwell Road, London, SE4 2NF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Student Union Shop | 8 Lewisham Way, London, SE14 6NW | Walking directions to Student Union Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 277;279;281 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6AS | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE4 2NT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Becky Sanders
Telegraph Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Kate Anderson
Telegraph Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Nick Torry
Telegraph Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE4 2NT records about 33 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE4 2NT in Telegraph Hill is £500,000 (about £706 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE4 2NT, including Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School (Outstanding), Haberdashers' Hatcham College (Good) and St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE4 2NT is New Cross Gate in TfL zone 2, about 519 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE4 2NT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,621 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE4 2NT 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).