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SE4 9FR

Brockley

Lewisham

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Overview

Postcode SE4 9FR is located in a major urban area, within the Brockley ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Brockley East & St Johns area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brockley East & St Johns is £73,841 per year. The nearest station is Brockley, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Norbert Green.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Brockley East & St Johns has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,289 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Brockley East & St Johns has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.1%

Approximately 18.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Brockley East & St Johns is £73,841 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 325 ft away from SE4 9FR.

Flood risk

N/A

Brockley East & St Johns near SE4 9FR 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE4 9FR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Brockley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Brockley
0.6 mi

3

Crofton Park

Thameslink

Walking directions to Crofton Park
0.7 mi

2

St Johns

Southeastern

Walking directions to St Johns

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE4 9FR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSt Norbert GreenSmallWalking directions to St Norbert Green

Area Profile

Population
414
Population density
8,598.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.37(+32%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.69(+8%)
Other theft
22.46(+97%)
Vehicle crime
9.55(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.3(+28%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
53.4%
Other White
64
15.53%
Caribbean
25
6.07%
Irish
16
3.88%
African
14
3.4%
Total population: 412

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
247
69.19%
Level 3 (A level)
29
8.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
5.6%
No qualifications
17
4.76%
Total 16+ residents: 357

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
30.77%
Owns with a mortgage
54
29.67%
Owns outright
35
19.23%
Other social rented
24
13.19%
Social rents from council
9
4.95%
Total households: 182

Property prices in Brockley

Median price£492,250
Price per sq ft£672
Sales (last 12 months)190
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £708K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brockley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,895,000£—
Terraced54£796,500£724
Semi-Detached8£787,500£793
Flats127£425,000£635

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brockley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brockley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brockley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brockley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brockley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brockley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 9FR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 9FR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Mar 2025183A, Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RSTerracedFreehold£1,400,000
08 May 2026Flat C, 1, Harefield Mews, London, SE4 1LPFlatsLeasehold£320,000
01 May 202522B, Harefield Road, London, SE4 1LRFlatsLeasehold£610,000
07 Nov 202548, Foxberry Road, London, SE4 2SPTerracedFreehold£1,110,000
21 Aug 202516, Foxberry Road, London, SE4 2SPTerracedFreehold£1,100,000

Schools

In the SE4 9FR postcode area, located within Brockley East & St Johns, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE4 9FR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryJohn Stainer Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryTurnham AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHaberdashers' Hatcham CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE4 9FR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE4 9FR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBrockley Local189-191 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2RSWalking directions to Brockley Local
0.1 miSainsbury's Local180 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2RRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miSpar4 Mantle Road, London, SE4 2EXWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miLogan'sBrockley Cross, Lewisham, SE4 2ABWalking directions to Logan's
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalMantle Road, Lewisham, SE4 2EWWalking 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 9FR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ade Adewunmi

Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

El Fry

Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rotimi Skyers

Brockley - 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
WardBrockleyE05013716
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brockley East & St JohnsE02000660
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 008DE01003214
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2024-05-01

Frequently asked questions about SE4 9FR

Is SE4 9FR (Brockley East & St Johns) safe?

The area around SE4 9FR records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SE4 9FR?

The median sale price around SE4 9FR in Brockley East & St Johns is £492,250 (about £672 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE4 9FR?

There are 20 schools close to SE4 9FR, including John Stainer Community Primary School (Outstanding), Turnham Academy (Good) and Haberdashers' Hatcham College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE4 9FR?

The closest station to SE4 9FR is Brockley in TfL zone 2, about 185 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE4 9FR?

SE4 9FR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,289 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE4 9FR (Brockley East & St Johns) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE4 9FR 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).