SE4 Postcode District
SE4 is one of 29 SE Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The SE4 postcode district is located in the SE London - SE postal area, SE4 has a population of 28,964 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 1.22 square miles (3.16 square kilometres or 780.55 acres).
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District overview
The SE4 postcode district in Greater London is primarily represented by the settlement of Lewisham. There are also a few significant settlements in the district, including Southwark. The county associated with the SE4 postcode district is Greater London. The post town with the highest representation in the district is London.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SE4 1, covers Lewisham in Greater London.
The sector SE4 2, covers Lewisham in Greater London.
The sector SE4 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Lewisham London Boro (457 postal codes), and finally, the Southwark London Boro area (4 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | 4.51 | NW |
| City of Westminster | 4.87 | NW |
| Swanley | 9.93 | ESE |
| Warlingham | 10.43 | S |
| Chigwell | 11.99 | NNE |
| Ewell | 12.05 | SW |
| Banstead | 12.07 | SW |
| Dartford | 12.13 | E |
| Caterham | 12.47 | S |
| Epsom | 13.36 | SW |
| Swanscombe | 13.76 | E |
| Oxted | 14.03 | S |
| Westerham | 14.11 | SSE |
| Loughton | 14.22 | NNE |
| Waltham Cross | 15.60 | N |
| Grays | 15.61 | E |
| Esher | 15.65 | WSW |
| Waltham Abbey | 15.79 | N |
| Redhill | 16.31 | SSW |
| Sevenoaks | 16.36 | SE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 451
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisham | LONDON | SE4 1 | 237 |
| Lewisham | LONDON | SE4 2 | 201 |
| Lewisham | LONDON | SE4 1 | 4 |
| Lewisham | LONDON | SE4 1 | 3 |
| Southwark | LONDON | SE4 2 | 3 |
| Southwark | LONDON | SE4 2 | 1 |
| Lewisham | LONDON | SE4 2 | 1 |
| Lewisham | LONDON | SE4 2 | 1 |
Street list for SE4
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| ST NORBERT ROAD | 215 |
| LEWISHAM WAY A20 | 198 |
| COULGATE STREET | 163 |
| TURNHAM ROAD | 131 |
| FOXBERRY ROAD | 116 |
| TYRWHITT ROAD | 101 |
| MANTLE ROAD | 98 |
| LUCAS STREET | 93 |
| BRAXFIELD ROAD | 86 |
| HAREFIELD MEWS | 81 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1614 |
| Vehicle crime | 559 |
| Other theft | 459 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 354 |
| Burglary | 322 |
| Public order | 301 |
| Shoplifting | 293 |
| Drugs | 277 |
| Robbery | 170 |
| Theft from the person | 167 |
| Bicycle theft | 58 |
| Other crime | 58 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
| Possession of weapons | 37 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROCKLEY ROAD | LONDON | 113 | SE4 2BT | View map | |
| LEWISHAM WAY | LONDON | 28 | SE4 1UY | View map | |
| BROCKLEY CROSS | LONDON | 19 | SE4 2AB | View map | |
| EWHURST ROAD | LONDON | 10 | SE4 1AQ | View map | |
| MANTLE ROAD | LONDON | 9 | SE4 2EW | View map | |
| TURNHAM ROAD | LONDON | 7 | SE4 2HH | View map | |
| COULGATE STREET | LONDON | 6 | SE4 2RW | View map |
Schools in the district
Myatt Garden Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rokeby Road , Brockley , London
Postcode: SE4 1DF
Headteacher: Ms Sally Williams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Gordonbrock Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Amyruth Road , London , Brockley
Postcode: SE4 1HQ
Headteacher: Ms Maria Gilmore (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Prendergast School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Adelaide Avenue , Brockley , London
Postcode: SE4 1LE
Headteacher: Ms Kelly Lovegrove (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Prendergast Ladywell School
Phase: All-through
Address:
Manwood Road , Brockley , Lewisham
Postcode: SE4 1SA
Headteacher: Mr Niall Hand (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Howson Road , Brockley , London
Postcode: SE4 2BB
Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Seymour (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Beecroft Garden Primary
Phase: Primary
Address:
Beecroft Road , London
Postcode: SE4 2BS
Headteacher: Mr Graham Voller (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
John Stainer Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mantle Road , Brockley , London
Postcode: SE4 2DY
Headteacher: Mrs Shermane Okorodudu (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Turnham Primary Foundation School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Turnham Road , Brockley , London
Postcode: SE4 2HH
Headteacher: Miss Davina Belcher (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Turnham Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Turnham Road , Brockley , London
Postcode: SE4 2HH
Headteacher: Mr Frank Harrowell
Ofsted rating: Good
Chelwood Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road , Brockley , London
Postcode: SE4 2QQ
Headteacher: Mrs Angelika Alleman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crofton Park Dental Practice | 18 BROCKLEY GROVE, CROFTON PARK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE4 1QY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | L Ziman & Associates Ltd | 349 BROCKLEY ROAD, CROFTON PARK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE4 2AQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Colosseum Dental (honor Oak) | 76 ST. NORBERT ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE4 2EY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vesta Road Surgery | 58 VESTA ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE4 2NH | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 76390654 |
| 2 | Honor Oak Health Centre | 20-21 TURNHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE4 2LA | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Hilly Fields Medical Centre | 172 ADELAIDE AVENUE, LONDON, SE4 1JN | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osbon Pharmacy | 179-181 LEWISHAM WAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE4 1UY | PHARMACY | Call 020 86922823 |
| 2 | Cheltenham Chemist | 20 KENTWELL CLOSE, TURNHAM ROAD, BROCKLEY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE4 2QN | PHARMACY | Call 020 76395941 |
| 3 | Amin Pharmacy | 291 BROCKLEY ROAD, BROCKLEY, LONDON, SE4 2SA | PHARMACY | Call 020 86921389 |
| 4 | Ladywell Pharmacy | HILLY FIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE, 172 ADELAIDE AVENUE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE4 1JN | PHARMACY | Call 020 86900327 |
| 5 | Bentley Chemist | 374 BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE4 2BY | PHARMACY | Call 020 86921067 |
| 6 | Crofton Park Pharmacy | 435 BROCKLEY ROAD, CROFTON PARK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE4 2PJ | PHARMACY | Call 020 82915575 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crofton Park Opticians | 376 BROCKLEY ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE4 2BY | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £889,293 | 7 | £842,125 | 4 | £967,500 | 4 | £1,523,750 | 2 |
| Semi-detached | £1,020,125 | 20 | £835,432 | 27 | £929,445 | 28 | £940,500 | 25 |
| Terraced | £813,016 | 117 | £800,149 | 147 | £780,021 | 115 | £805,217 | 129 |
| Flats | £450,909 | 189 | £440,032 | 196 | £439,445 | 195 | £446,838 | 209 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Crofton Park
CRS Code: CFT
Operator: TL
Line: Brighton Main Line|Chatham Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Brockley
CRS Code: BCY
Operator: LO
Line: Brighton Main Line
Company: London Overground
Accessible motorway junctions
M25 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.52
Average Driving Distance: 12.44
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 428
M25 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.13
Average Driving Distance: 12.80
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 49
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 30.59
Average Driving Distance: 13.68
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 287
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 32.41
Average Driving Distance: 12.95
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 305
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SE4 1 | Brockley Sdelivery Office |
| SE4 2 | Brockley Sdelivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | E | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| S | E | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the SE4 postal code are LONDON and CROFTON PARK.
The SE4 Postcode shares a border with SE13 (HITHER GREEN, LONDON, LADYWELL), SE23 (LONDON, FOREST HILL, CROFTON PARK), SE6 (LONDON, BELLINGHAM, CATFORD), SE14 (LONDON) and SE15 (LONDON).
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