Postcode local report
SE8 4HQ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lewisham
LocaleIQ report for SE8 4HQ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for SE8 4HQ
Generated 26 Apr 2026SE8 4HQ sits in Brockley, Lewisham. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (36/100). 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 36/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-1% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 11,337 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 10 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 10 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 348 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at Flat 805, The Crescent, 2 Seager Place, London, SE8 4HQ
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
18 Nov 2030 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat 607, The Crescent, 2 Seager Place, London, SE8 4HQ
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
13 Feb 2030 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat 708, The Crescent, 2 Seager Place, London, SE8 4HQ
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
23 Jul 2028 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat 505, The Crescent, 2 Seager Place, London, SE8 4HQ
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
3 Nov 2027 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 24 Sylva Cottages, Brookmill Road, London, SE8 4HR
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
15 Aug 2027 - 69 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 26 Tanners Hill, London, SE8 4PJ
lhma for up to unknown residents.
11 Jun 2030 - 212 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 28 Tanners Hill, London, SE8 4PJ
lhma for up to unknown residents.
24 Apr 2030 - 212 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Utility asset works on Footway
Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by THAMES WATER. Highway authority: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH. Traffic management: No carriageway incursion.
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 - 465 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Nearby context for SE8 4HQ
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Common questions about SE8 4HQ
Is SE8 4HQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 36/100 (High Change Pressure). 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 SE8 4HQ?
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 SE8 4HQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SE8 4HQ?
LocaleIQ matched SE8 4HQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.