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About Brockley
Brockley is a town in Greater London. Addresses here fall under the SE4 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Honor Oak Park and Ladywell.
Around 31,340 people live in Brockley, a densely built-up urban area. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Brockley sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Brockley
There are 711 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 £432K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brockley
Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Brockley, with 635 recorded incidents in May 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.
Healthcare in Brockley
There are 99 GP surgeries within three miles of Brockley, the nearest being Sel Special Allocation Practice (0.7 miles away).
Local Data for Brockley
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Property Prices 3,051 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the SE4 postcode area.
Household Income in Brockley ONS 2023
The average total household income in Brockley is approximately £75,799 a year before tax, 37% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £51,961. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £51,961.
Businesses in Brockley ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,006 active businesses based in Brockley, around 32 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 95% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 0 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
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.
Crime in Brockley 2,781 crimes · May 2026
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.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Brockley
Of the 12,546 households in and around Brockley, 48% are owned, 25% are socially rented and 27% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Brockley.