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SE9 4PB

Lambscroft Avenue

Grove Park

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Detailed insights for SE9 4PB

Overview

Postcode SE9 4PB is located in a major urban area, within the Grove Park ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Chinbrook area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chinbrook is £59,540 per year. The nearest station is Grove Park, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Chinbrook Meadows.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
65.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Chinbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,087 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Chinbrook has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

65.9%

Approximately 65.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Chinbrook is £59,540 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE9 4PB.

Flood risk

No risk

Chinbrook near SE9 4PB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Grove Park located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE9 4PB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Grove Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Grove Park
0.9 mi

4

Mottingham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Mottingham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE9 4PB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChinbrook MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Chinbrook Meadows
0.3 miMottingham Sports Ground / Foxes FieldLargeWalking directions to Mottingham Sports Ground / Foxes Field

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
9,494.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
36.61(+36%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.12(+7%)
Vehicle crime
9.3(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.97(+22%)
Other theft
5.81(-49%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
104
36.75%
African
59
20.85%
Caribbean
23
8.13%
Other White
21
7.42%
Other Black
15
5.3%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
27.56%
No qualifications
58
25.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.44%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
70
50.72%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.22%
Social rents from council
21
15.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.42%
Owns outright
12
8.7%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Grove Park

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£482
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£326K – £595K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £482 per square foot) in Grove Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grove Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£840,000£450
Semi-Detached22£609,000£510
Terraced51£450,000£497
Flats30£275,500£446

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grove Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grove Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£482,500£387,500
2017£660,000£265,000£490,000£381,000
2018£750,000£270,000£515,000£400,000
2019£550,000£248,000£500,000£387,500
2020£670,000£265,000£504,500£405,000
2021£750,000£277,000£547,500£443,000
2022£750,000£295,000£572,500£445,000
2023£650,000£283,000£560,000£440,500
2024£655,000£290,000£548,000£463,750
2025£770,000£276,000£575,000£440,000
2026£840,000£247,250£627,030£455,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grove Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grove Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£467£407£429
2017£292£461£431£447
2018£414£422£433£440
2019£846£404£427£420
2020£425£459£468£460
2021£469£453£491£488
2022£505£481£507£521
2023£477£481£529£523
2024£505£440£511£492
2025£524£430£506£477
2026£446£436£514£478
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grove Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Grove Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 4PB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE9 4PB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 202558, Lambscroft Avenue, London, SE9 4PBTerracedFreehold£390,000
29 Jul 202530, Lions Close, London, SE9 4HGFlatsLeasehold£250,000
12 Dec 202581, Henry Cooper Way, London, SE9 4JGTerracedFreehold£370,000
28 Feb 202566, Henry Cooper Way, London, SE9 4JGTerracedFreehold£375,000
10 Oct 202510, Stofield Gardens, London, SE9 4PLTerracedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the SE9 4PB postcode area, located within Chinbrook, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE9 4PB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMarvels Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableEltham CollegeOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE9 4PB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE9 4PB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterMarvels Lane, Lewisham, SE12 9QQWalking directions to Costcutter

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 SE9 4PB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hilary Clare Moore

Grove Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Samantha Gower

Grove Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Suzannah Clarke

Grove Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Janet Daby

Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham EastE14001331
WardGrove ParkE05013723
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ChinbrookE02000683
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 031CE01003266
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE9 4PB

Is SE9 4PB (Chinbrook) safe?

The area around SE9 4PB records about 70 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE9 4PB?

The median sale price around SE9 4PB in Chinbrook is £450,000 (about £482 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE9 4PB?

There are 11 schools close to SE9 4PB, including Marvels Lane Primary School (Good), St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Eltham College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE9 4PB?

The closest station to SE9 4PB is Grove Park in TfL zone 4, about 956 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE9 4PB?

SE9 4PB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,087 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE9 4PB (Chinbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE9 4PB is Janet Daby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Hilary Clare Moore (Labour and Co-operative Party), Samantha Gower (Green Party) and Suzannah Clarke (Labour and Co-operative Party).