SE4 1SU has a low crime rate (20.7 incidents per 1,000 residents). Crime levels are stable. It is in the Lewisham borough.

What are property prices in SE4 1SU?

The median property price in SE4 1SU is £793k. Prices changed +0.6% in the past year. For a detailed breakdown by property type and price history, see the property section on LondonIQ.

How good is transport in SE4 1SU?

SE4 1SU has a PTAL (Public Transport Accessibility Level) of 4, on a scale of 1a (lowest) to 6b (highest). The nearest tube station is Deptford Bridge DLR Station, approximately 8.4 minutes away. There are 0 bus routes serving the area.

What are the schools like near SE4 1SU?

The nearest primary school to SE4 1SU is Myatt Garden Primary School rated Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nearest secondary school is Addey and Stanhope School (Ofsted: Not yet inspected). LondonIQ shows Ofsted ratings and exam scores for all nearby schools.

What is the liveability score for SE4 1SU?

SE4 1SU has a liveability score of 75/100, placing it in the top 16% of London postcodes. The score combines safety, transport, schools, environment, and amenities data.

SE4 1SU Postcode — Crime Rate, Schools & House Prices

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At a glance

📍SE4 1SU is in Brockley, Lewisham — exceptional school provision — 100% Good or Outstanding.
🏠Property prices average £793k (median). Crime is 68% below the London average.
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Property

1 May

Prices, sales volume and market trends

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Low transaction volume — only 4 sales in 24 months. Price figures may not reflect the wider area. Treat with caution.

£792,500

Median sale price

+0.6%

This year

Semi-detached

Dominant type

Price history

5-year change

+43.5%

Sales (24 months)4

New build0.0%

Avg semi-detached£765,000

Avg terraced£825,000

Price per m²£10,652/m²

Avg floor area74.4 m²

EPC breakdown

10%

Based on 19 properties · Confidence: medium

Street mix

Semi 73%Terraced 27%

LHA rates — Inner South East London

Shared room£650/mo

1 bedroom£1296/mo

2 bedrooms£1550/mo

3 bedrooms£1950/mo

4 bedrooms£2625/mo

Stamp duty

Standard buyer£27,125

First-time buyerFTB

£27,125

Additional propertyBTL/2nd

£50,900

England & NI rates 2025/26. Additional property rate adds 3% on each band.

Current mortgage rates

2-year fixed4.58%

5-year fixed4.32%

SVR7.25%

Bank of England (monthly average)

Affordability

19.1×

Price-to-income

£3,964/mo

Est. mortgage

Low

Market activity

100d

Days to sell

Stable

Market momentum

Energy & construction

Solar yield854 kWh/kWp/yr

Heat pump suitableYes

EPC upgrade costMedium

Rebuild cost estimate£186,000

Rebuild cost per m²£2,500/m²

BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.

Construction erabefore 1900

WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Heating fuelmains gas (not community)

GlazingSingle glazed

Council tax band Band CAnnual charge £1,682

Price growth potentialModerate

Stamp Duty & Affordability Calculator

Stamp duty on median price (£792,500)

£27,125

Standard buyer

£27,125

First-time buyer

Affordability check — your annual salary

Deposit

Affordability uses 4.5× single income and 4.75% indicative rate over 25 years. Not financial advice.

Investment

Rental yield, rent and gentrification

Investment score

Moderate

Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.

Low gross yield (2.16%) makes this better for owner-occupiers than buy-to-let investors. Capital growth outlook is moderate.

Avg monthly rent£1,425

Gross yield2.16% (low)

Gentrification score26/100

Sales last 12 months2

Rental market

High

Demand

Low

Void risk

Young professional

Tenant profile

+8.4%

Rent growth (1yr)

Market liquidity

Low

Market activity

100d

Est. days to sell

17/100

Velocity score

Future outlook

Moderate

Price growth potential

Low

New supply risk

Safety

17 Apr

Crime rates and local incidents

LOW CRIME

20.7 incidents per 1,000 residents

→ Stable

-62% vs borough

Crime by type

Anti-social behaviour12

Violence & sexual offences10

Other4

Drug offences3

Vehicle crime1

Burglary1

Theft0

Robbery0

Road safety

100

Road safety score

Accidents (5yr)

Crime is 168% below London average

Transport

1 May

Public transport accessibility and links

PTAL 4

Good

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Deptford Bridge DLR StationDLR line

8.4 min walk

🚂

New Cross

Nearby stations

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New Cross ELL Rail StationWindrush · Southeastern

8 min walk

🚂

New CrossNational Rail

8 min walk

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Deptford Bridge DLR StationDLR

9 min walk

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Brockley Rail StationSouthern · Windrush

10 min walk

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New Cross Gate Rail StationSouthern · Windrush

10 min walk

🚌No bus stops within 400m

Walkability score

183

Footpaths (500m)

Santander docks (800m)

1.3 km

Nearest cycle dock

Central London commute times

35 min

London Bridge ★

62 min

Victoria

41 min

Waterloo

35 min

Canary Wharf

45 min

City

Source: TfL Journey Planner (sector-level)

Location

Schools

18 Apr

Nearest schools and Ofsted ratings

Education score

Good for families

★ Top school within 1km

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Primary

Myatt Garden Primary School

Not yet inspected · 1 min walk

KS2: 108.8

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Secondary

Addey and Stanhope School

Not yet inspected · 6 min walk

P8: -0.38A8: 38.2

100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding

Childcare

Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre

Not inspected · 16 min walk

10 primaries · 3 secondaries · 0 childcare — within 1km

Environment

22 Apr

Flood risk, air quality and noise

Flood riskLOW

Low

Surface waterNONE

No assessed surface water flood risk

Air qualityLOW

NO₂: 25.0 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 9.0 µg/m³

NoiseLOW

none

Radon riskLOW

2% of local properties affected

ULEZ zone · £12.50/dayCCZ: 4.6 km away✗ Not Green Belt✗ Not AONB18% green spaceTree canopy: 46%

Nearest SSSI: Gilbert's Pit (Charlton) SSSI — 5.4 km

Energy

Solar: 854 kWh/kWp/yrHeat pump: SuitableEPC upgrade: Medium

Ground stability

Geology: SAND AND GRAVEL

Subsidence risk: Low

Shrink-swell: Low

Running sand risk: Medium

Insurance risk

Standard

Cost band

Low

Flood risk

Low

Subsidence risk

0.5%

Flood claim prob.

Health

GP, dental and hospital access

CLIFTON RISE FAMILY PRACTICE

CLIFTON RISE FAMILY PRACT, WALDRON HLTH/CTR(SUITE 2), SE8 4BG

8 min walk

78%

Recommend GP

78%

Overall GP experience

GPs within 1km

Dentists within 1km

Nearest hospitalUniversity Hospital Lewisham · 2.1 km

Nearest A&EKING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 4.4 km

A&E 4hr targetNHS target: 95%60.2%

Demographics

22 Apr

Population, deprivation and income

Decile 4/10

More deprived than average

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rank: 13,273 nationally

1,774

Est. population

13,685/km²

72%

Employed

64%

Degree educated

£41,600

Median income

5.8%

Claimant rate

Inner cityHigh densityYoung professionals

Community stability

Age profile

Under 1819%

18–3431%

35–4930%

50–6414%

65+6%

Tenure

Own outright11%

Own (mortgage)24%

Private rent42%

Social rent19%

Shared ownership5%

Rent free0%

Ethnicity

White British44%

White Other16%

Asian6%

Black20%

Mixed9%

Other6%

Employment & lifestyle

Managerial / professional51%

Routine / semi-routine15%

No car household57%

Unemployed5%

No qualifications11%

Housing tenure (Census 2021)

Private rent 42%Social rent 19%

vs. London

Income vs London-1.0%

Price vs London+52.4%

Politics

Local councillors and MP

Ward majorityLabour

Ward majority vote20.8%

Ward turnout34%

Election year2022

MPVicky Foxcroft (Labour)

MP majority15,782

ConstituencyLewisham North

Councillors

Sian EilesLabour

Ayesha Lahai-TaylorLabour

Stephen PenfoldLabour

Amenities

Shops, restaurants, parks and more

501

Parks (1km)

Restaurants (800m)

Cafes (800m)

Pubs (400m)

Pharmacies (800m)

Gyms (1km)

Sports (1km)

Convenience

Nearest supermarketAsda · 604 m

2 tennis courts3 sports halls

Libraries (1km)

Cinemas (2km)

104m

Post office

Nearby shops

John's Newsagents70 m

Halal Meat Centre97 m

Cyprus Food Centre113 m

Tesco Express156 m

Nearby cafes

The Vale Boulangerie143 m

Crave281 m

PSH Cafe480 m

7oz Coffee528 m

Nearby restaurants

Morley's101 m

Lucky Star102 m

Tasty Kebab109 m

Pizza Hut Delivery120 m

Nearby pubs

The Flower of Kent187 m

Royal George213 m

Wickham Arms258 m

Royal Standard414 m

Nearby gyms

Indoor Sports court523 m

Iyengar Yoga Institute530 m

Club Pulse (Fitness Centre and Gym)531 m

Goldsmiths Gym537 m

Nearby pharmacies

Krisons551 m

New Cross Pharmacy723 m

Nearby health

Deptford Surgery549 m

Waldron Dental Clinic760 m

Food hygiene (5-star)34% of 123

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