Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South East London
SE4 (Brockley): crime, schools, stations and house prices
SE4 (Brockley) is a postcode district in South East London, covered by Lewisham and Southwark. Homes sold for a median of £570,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 3.6% up on the year before. It has a crime score of 4/10 (average), with about 93 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 8 schools with an SE4 postcode, and the nearest stations include Brockley, Crofton Park and Honor Oak Park.
House prices in SE4
312 homes sold in SE4 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £570,000. That's 3.6% higher than the 12 months before (£550,000).
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 173 | £450,000 |
| Terraced houses | 108 | £807,500 |
| Semi-detached houses | 19 | £860,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | 10b Wickham Road, SE4 1PB | Flat | £650,000 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 66a Tressillian Road, SE4 1YD | Flat | £705,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 30a Breakspears Road, SE4 1UW | Flat | £700,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Ground Floor Flat, 22 Hilly Fields Crescent, SE4 1QA | Flat | £529,000 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 331a Brockley Road, SE4 2QZ | Flat | £455,000 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 123 Breakspears Road, SE4 1TY | Semi-detached | £2,125,000 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 48 Beecroft Road, SE4 2BS | Terraced | £906,500 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 215 Malpas Road, SE4 1BH | Terraced | £940,000 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Ground Floor Flat, 111 Tressillian Road, SE4 1XZ | Flat | £584,000 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 31a Hazeldon Road, SE4 2DD | Flat | £425,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in SE4
Crime score: 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 93 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22% |
| Shoplifting | 10% |
| Vehicle crime | 8% |
| Other theft | 8% |
| Drugs | 5% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 22 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in SE4 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (13,682 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in SE4
8 open schools have an SE4 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Nursery schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | 2-5 | 127 |
Primary schools (5)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordonbrock Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 626 |
| John Stainer Community Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 400 |
| Beecroft Garden Primary | Community school | 4-11 | 382 |
| Myatt Garden Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 357 |
| Turnham Academy | Academy sponsor led | 3-11 | 168 |
Secondary schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast School | Academy converter | 11-18 | 1052 |
All-through schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School | Academy converter | 4-16 | 1280 |
Stations near SE4
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Brockley | 0.2 mi |
| Crofton Park | 0.4 mi |
| Honor Oak Park | 0.8 mi |
| St Johns | 0.8 mi |
| Nunhead | 0.8 mi |
| New Cross Gate | 1 mi |
| Deptford Bridge | 1.1 mi |
Council and wards
SE4 is covered by Lewisham and Southwark. Wards include Brockley, Crofton Park, Ladywell, Nunhead & Queen's Road, Peckham Rye and Telegraph Hill.
Frequently asked questions
Is SE4 a safe area to live?
SE4 (Brockley) has a crime score of 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 93 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in SE4?
The median sale price in SE4 (Brockley) was £570,000 across 312 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 3.6% higher than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near SE4?
The nearest stations to the centre of SE4 are Brockley (0.2 mi), Crofton Park (0.4 mi), Honor Oak Park (0.8 mi) and St Johns (0.8 mi).
How many schools are there in SE4?
There are 8 open schools with an SE4 postcode, including 5 primary and 1 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers SE4?
SE4 is covered by Lewisham and Southwark councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.