Living in SE4, Lewisham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SE4 in Lewisham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Lewisham: £491,259, up 0.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SE4
134 recorded home sales on the streets around central SE4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £508,500 and a range from £150,000 to £1,590,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 2 194 TRESSILLIAN ROAD, SE4 1XY | flat-maisonette | £570,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| FLAT C 300 BROCKLEY ROAD, SE4 2RA | flat-maisonette | £215,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 39 FOXBERRY ROAD, SE4 2SR | terraced | £905,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 22 DALRYMPLE ROAD, SE4 2BH | terraced | £1,250,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| 150C TRESSILLIAN ROAD, SE4 1XY | flat-maisonette | £495,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 2 MALLORY CLOSE, SE4 2HE | terraced | £635,000 | 2026-05-22 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
151 schools within 3 miles , of which 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Stainer Community Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| John Ball Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Brindishe Manor School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
102 state primary and 24 state secondary schools within range, plus 6 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
6 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Education-My Life Matters, Marathon Science School, St Dunstan's College, Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST, The Villa, Urban Mission School.
All 6 fee-paying schools near SE4, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
3 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Goldsmiths College, University of London, Trinity Laban, University of Greenwich.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 33.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 22.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 6.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 5.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
640 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SE4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Lewisham's figures.
Common questions about SE4
What is the average house price in SE4?
The average sold price in Lewisham is £491,259 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SE4?
Prices in Lewisham are up 0.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SE4?
The median of 134 recorded sales around central SE4 in the last 2 years is £508,500, ranging from £150,000 to £1,590,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SE4?
151 schools sit within 3 miles of central SE4, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SE4?
640 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SE4 at risk of flooding?
Central SE4 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SE4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 95% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £508,500; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 640 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SE4 safe?
640 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE4 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SE4 or SE13, SE4 or SE14, SE4 or SE23.
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