Postcode local report
SE4 2SH local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lewisham
LocaleIQ report for SE4 2SH: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for SE4 2SH
Generated 26 Apr 2026SE4 2SH sits in Brockley, Lewisham. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (43/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 43/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-7% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 7,551 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 12 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 13 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 273 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 40 Harcourt Road, London, SE4 2AJ
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
4 Dec 2030 - 95 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 236 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2SU
hmom for up to unknown residents.
10 Aug 2030 - 88 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 9 Kneller Road, London, SE4 2AR
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
27 Feb 2030 - 112 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 12 Kneller Road, London, SE4 2AP
hm03 for up to unknown residents.
23 Feb 2030 - 130 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 238 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2SU
hmom for up to unknown residents.
7 Jan 2030 - 88 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at First Floor Flat, 5 Arabin Road, London, SE4 2SD
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
7 Feb 2029 - 150 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 5 Howson Road, London, SE4 2AL
hmom for up to unknown residents.
7 Jan 2029 - 85 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 142 Foxberry Road, London, SE4 2SH
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
27 Nov 2028 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Nearby context for SE4 2SH
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Common questions about SE4 2SH
Is SE4 2SH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 43/100 (Changing). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SE4 2SH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SE4 2SH?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SE4 2SH?
LocaleIQ matched SE4 2SH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.