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SE4 2QQ

Telegraph Hill

Lewisham

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Detailed insights for SE4 2QQ

Overview

Postcode SE4 2QQ 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 Crofton Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Norbert Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
74.6%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Brockley West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,330 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Brockley West has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

74.6%

Approximately 74.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 314 ft away from SE4 2QQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Brockley West near SE4 2QQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE4 2QQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Crofton Park

Thameslink

Walking directions to Crofton Park
0.5 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 2QQ
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
363
Population density
15,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
24.8(+148%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.19(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.28(-32%)
Other theft
12.4(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.87(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
132
36.57%
Caribbean
52
14.4%
British
49
13.57%
Other Black
24
6.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
6.37%
Total population: 361

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
32.58%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
16.1%
No qualifications
41
15.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.99%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
77
65.25%
Owns with a mortgage
15
12.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.86%
Other social rented
11
9.32%
Owns outright
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

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 2QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 2QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 202638, Barville Close, London, SE4 2LLFlatsLeasehold£325,000
12 Nov 2025Flat 12, Curlew House, St Norbert Road, London, SE4 2QGFlatsLeasehold£450,000
27 Aug 2025Flat 16, Curlew House, St Norbert Road, London, SE4 2QGFlatsLeasehold£398,000
11 Jun 202553, Barville Close, London, SE4 2LNFlatsLeasehold£310,000
06 Mar 2026Flat 3, Rokeland House, Turnham Road, London, SE4 2HWFlatsLeasehold£340,000

Schools

In the SE4 2QQ postcode area, located within Brockley West, there are 12 primary and 5 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 2QQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miNurseryChelwood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
0.1 miPrimaryTurnham AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.2 miPrimaryIvydale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE4 2QQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE4 2QQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food100 St Norbert Road, London, SE4 2BNWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 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 miJones of Brockley354 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BYWalking directions to Jones of Brockley

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 2QQ, 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 010AE01003336
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE4 2QQ

Is SE4 2QQ (Brockley West) safe?

The area around SE4 2QQ records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE4 2QQ?

The median sale price around SE4 2QQ 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 2QQ?

There are 18 schools close to SE4 2QQ, including Chelwood Nursery School (Good), Turnham Academy (Good) and Ivydale Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE4 2QQ?

The closest station to SE4 2QQ is Crofton Park in TfL zone 3, about 568 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE4 2QQ?

SE4 2QQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,330 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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