Postcode SE4 2SQ is located in a major urban area, within the Brockley ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Ladywell area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ladywell is £80,367 per year. The nearest station is Brockley, about 0.3 miles away. There are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hilly Fields.
Ladywell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,014 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Ladywell has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ladywell is £80,367 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE4 2SQ.
Ladywell near SE4 2SQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brockley located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Brockley | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Brockley |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Crofton Park | Thameslink | Walking directions to Crofton Park |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Ladywell | Southeastern | Walking directions to Ladywell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hilly Fields | Large | Walking directions to Hilly Fields |
| 0.2 mi | St Norbert Green | Small | Walking directions to St Norbert Green |
| 0.4 mi | Crofton Park Railway Garden | Small | Walking directions to Crofton Park Railway Garden |
Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £492,250 (about £672 per square foot) in Brockley area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,895,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,895,000 | £— |
| Terraced | 54 | £796,500 | £724 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £787,500 | £793 |
| Flats | 127 | £425,000 | £635 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £805,000 | £385,000 | £950,000 | £677,500 |
| 2017 | — | £403,750 | £739,999 | £739,998 |
| 2018 | £2,600,000 | £388,000 | £680,000 | £667,500 |
| 2019 | £807,000 | £375,500 | £592,500 | £670,250 |
| 2020 | £695,000 | £402,500 | £655,000 | £722,500 |
| 2021 | £952,500 | £408,000 | £907,500 | £758,750 |
| 2022 | £2,150,000 | £405,000 | £1,190,000 | £800,000 |
| 2023 | £830,000 | £405,000 | £885,700 | £720,000 |
| 2024 | £685,000 | £420,000 | £750,000 | £810,000 |
| 2025 | £745,000 | £430,000 | £1,120,000 | £800,500 |
| 2026 | £1,895,000 | £415,000 | £683,500 | £781,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £779 | £656 | £473 | £584 |
| 2017 | — | £629 | £638 | £632 |
| 2018 | £518 | £615 | £700 | £601 |
| 2019 | £612 | £590 | £712 | £608 |
| 2020 | £616 | £633 | £706 | £638 |
| 2021 | £682 | £610 | £583 | £651 |
| 2022 | £777 | £637 | £759 | £710 |
| 2023 | £857 | £619 | £730 | £664 |
| 2024 | £586 | £654 | £739 | £676 |
| 2025 | £876 | £654 | £794 | £701 |
| 2026 | — | £624 | £849 | £700 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 2SQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 2B, Arabin Road, London, SE4 2SE | Terraced | Freehold | £755,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 54, Arabin Road, London, SE4 2SE | Terraced | Freehold | £1,050,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 30A, Arabin Road, London, SE4 2SE | Flats | Leasehold | £472,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 36, Arabin Road, London, SE4 2SE | Terraced | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 31B, Arabin Road, London, SE4 2SD | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 |
In the SE4 2SQ postcode area, located within Ladywell, there are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE4 2SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | R + A Newsagent | Brockley Road, Lewisham, SE4 2QZ | Walking directions to R + A Newsagent |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 294 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Brockley Local | 189-191 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RS | Walking directions to Brockley Local |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Mantle Road, Lewisham, SE4 2EW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 180 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2RR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 2SQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ade Adewunmi
Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026
El Fry
Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026
Rotimi Skyers
Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE4 2SQ 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE4 2SQ in Ladywell is £492,250 (about £672 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE4 2SQ, including Beecroft Garden Primary (Good), Turnham Academy (Good) and John Stainer Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE4 2SQ is Brockley in TfL zone 2, about 464 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE4 2SQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,014 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 2SQ is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ade Adewunmi (Green Party), El Fry (Green Party) and Rotimi Skyers (Green Party).