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SE8 4JJ

Brookmill Road

Lewisham Central

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Detailed insights for SE8 4JJ

Overview

Postcode SE8 4JJ is located in a major urban area, within the Lewisham Central ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Brockley East & St Johns area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 Elverson Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brookmill Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Brockley East & St Johns has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,241 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Brockley East & St Johns has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.7%

Approximately 21.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from SE8 4JJ.

Flood risk

High

Brockley East & St Johns near SE8 4JJ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Elverson Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE8 4JJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2,3

Elverson Road

DLR

Walking directions to Elverson Road
0.2 mi

2

St Johns

Southeastern

Walking directions to St Johns
0.3 mi

2,3

Lewisham

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Lewisham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE8 4JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBrookmill ParkLargeWalking directions to Brookmill Park
0.4 miCornmill GardensSmallWalking directions to Cornmill Gardens
0.4 miFriendly GardensSmallWalking directions to Friendly Gardens

Area Profile

Population
202
Population density
3,306.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.74(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.24(-40%)
Other theft
10.4(-9%)
Vehicle crime
7.15(-24%)
Public order
6.5(-4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
95
47.03%
Other White
29
14.36%
African
17
8.42%
Caribbean
15
7.43%
Other Black
10
4.95%
Total population: 202

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
58.39%
No qualifications
28
17.39%
Level 3 (A level)
16
9.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
6.21%
Other
7
4.35%
Total 16+ residents: 161

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
29
34.94%
Owns outright
19
22.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
19.28%
Social rents from council
13
15.66%
Other social rented
5
6.02%
Total households: 83

Property prices in Lewisham Central

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£564
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£277K – £384K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £564 per square foot) in Lewisham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lewisham Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,150,000£337
Semi-Detached1£970,000£644
Terraced8£552,500£487
Flats57£295,000£586

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lewisham Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewisham Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£323,220£470,000
2017£335,000£570,250
2018£377,500£448,500
2019£328,000£505,000
2020£318,000£450,750
2021£325,000£549,000
2022£325,000£676,500
2023£340,000£710,000
2024£318,750£712,500
2025£315,000£592,500
2026£291,000£675,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewisham Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lewisham Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£588£474
2017£622£547
2018£622£429
2019£607£470
2020£597£432
2021£625£570
2022£613£545
2023£597£650
2024£595£574
2025£594£544
2026£559£487
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lewisham Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lewisham Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 4JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 4JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jul 202596, Brookmill Road, London, SE8 4JJTerracedFreehold£525,000
15 May 2025171, Brookmill Road, London, SE8 4JHTerracedFreehold£675,000
04 Apr 2025Flat 3, Parkview Apartments, 139, Brookmill Road, London, SE8 4JHFlatsLeasehold£340,000
17 Mar 202523, Elverson Road, London, SE8 4JWTerracedFreehold£623,500
28 Mar 202522, Elverson Road, London, SE8 4JNTerracedFreehold£715,000

Schools

In the SE8 4JJ postcode area, located within Brockley East & St Johns, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE8 4JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMorden Mount Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAshmead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 4JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE8 4JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miJeevanah's Super StoreBrookmill Road, Lewisham, SE8 4JJWalking directions to Jeevanah's Super Store
0.2 miKatpakanLoampit Hill, Lewisham, SE13 7SWWalking directions to Katpakan
0.2 miLondis61 Loampit Hill, London, SE13 7SZWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miLondis97-99 Loampit Vale, London, SE13 7TGWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miGrab-a-biteConington Road, Lewisham, SE13 7NYWalking directions to Grab-a-bite

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 SE8 4JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hibaaq Aden

Lewisham Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Mark Kowalski

Lewisham Central - 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
WardLewisham CentralE05013727
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brockley East & St JohnsE02000660
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 008EE01033324
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE8 4JJ

Is SE8 4JJ (Brockley East & St Johns) safe?

The area around SE8 4JJ records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 SE8 4JJ?

The median sale price around SE8 4JJ in Brockley East & St Johns is £310,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE8 4JJ?

There are 20 schools close to SE8 4JJ, including Morden Mount Primary School (Good), St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Good) and Ashmead Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE8 4JJ?

The closest station to SE8 4JJ is Elverson Road in TfL zone 2,3, about 151 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around SE8 4JJ?

SE8 4JJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,241 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE8 4JJ (Brockley East & St Johns) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE8 4JJ is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hibaaq Aden (Green Party) and Mark Kowalski (Green Party).