About Brockley

Brockley is a town in Lewisham, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Honor Oak Park and Ladywell.

School Ratings in Brockley

There are 708 schools in and around Brockley. Chelwood Nursery School and Gordonbrock Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 2 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Brockley

The average property price is £586K, with flats making up the majority of the housing stock at around £430K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brockley

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Brockley, with 427 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Brockley

Brockley sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Brockley

Broadband speeds in Brockley are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,973 sales

Average Price £586K
£1K £5.53M
Detached £1.2M 26
Semi £839K 213
Terraced £757K 1,096
Flat £430K 1,502

Deprivation and Employment in Brockley IMD 2025

Brockley sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
5/10
Education
8/10
Health
5/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
2/10
8,577 Children (0-15) 19%
32,636 Working Age 72%
6,144 Older (60+) 13%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 30.3% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 31.5% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Brockley 2,302 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Brockley sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.

695 Violence & Sexual Offences
427 Anti-Social Behaviour
168 Other Theft
168 Shoplifting
139 Public Order
133 Burglary
131 Criminal Damage & Arson
119 Vehicle Crime
112 Drugs
82 Theft from Person
74 Robbery
26 Bicycle Theft
14 Weapons
14 Other Crime
Local Policing
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Crofton Park Train Station 0.1 miles
Honor Oak Park Train Station 0.4 miles
Catford Train Station 0.7 miles
Brockley Train Station 0.8 miles
Ladywell Train Station 0.8 miles
Nunhead Train Station 1.1 miles

Location

Local Government

District Lewisham
Ward Crofton Park
Constituency Lewisham, Deptford
Parish Lewisham, unparished area
Region London