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Large homes, loads of creative people, and an active community make Brockley a terrific neighborhood.

Median Home Rent (PER MONTH)

Studio / 1 BR
41% Complete

1,053

2 Bedrooms
58% Complete

1,499

3 Bedrooms
71% Complete

1,850

4 Bedrooms
100% Complete

2,600


Median Home Price

Studio / 1 BR
43% Complete

330K

2 Bedrooms
58% Complete

445K

3 Bedrooms
78% Complete

599K

4 Bedrooms
100% Complete

772K

Good For
  • Creatives
  • Families
  • Professionals

 

What’s around
  • 21 Restaurants
  • 7 Grocery stores/markets
  • 0 Banks
  • 5 Nightlife options
  • 0 Fitness options
  • 18 Shops

 


PUBLIC TRANSITExcellent

WALKABILITYAverage

Safety

Brockley has an above average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for London.

  WHAT’S LIVING IN Brockley LIKE?

Grand villas and large terraces make up the residences in the neighborhood of Brockley. Formerly an exclusive part of London, the area is bouncing back from hard times. Spurring its reinvention are professionals who want to be in striking distance of the City, families attracted by the great schools, and a burgeoning art scene thanks to grads from the nearby Camberwell Collage of Art. In fact, this has become a hub of the creative set and has one of the highest concentration of artists in London. This mix of residents forms a tightknit community that works together to continue to improve Brockley.

Homes in the area are usually very large, though some have been converted into flats. You'll also find some small cottages, modern apartment buildings, and Victorian terraces. 

The neighborhood has a good mix of highly rated cafes and restaurants and it's become a world class spot for coffee. The Orchard, The Gantry, Arlo & Moe, and the Brockley Brewery are just some of the tasty options here.

Brockley has an active community. The Midsummer Fayre is a community event that is highly anticipated each year. There are 150 stalls with food and trinkets and tons of family entertainment. Brockley Max is another event held in early summer that features art, food, and children's activities over a week. There is also a nice theater scene with the Brockley Jack Studio Theatre being one of the most innovative around. The iconic Rivoli Ballroom has hosted acts like Florence + The Machine, The White Stripes, and Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher. 

Local amenities include a world class toy store, a weekly farmers' market, artists' studios, libraries, swimming pools, a hair salon, grocers, and just about everything else you might need.

There's also a lot on offer for people who love the outdoors. Hilly Fields has tennis courts, football pitches, and even adult climbing stations. Blythe Hill Park is another great space with views of central London and a children’s playground.

Brockley is bordered on the north by New Cross, on the east by Lewisham, on the south by Crofton Park, and on the west by Nunhead.

 

Commute:
The City: 5.1 miles / 25-55 minutes by car / 30-35 minutes by transit
Canary Wharf: 5.9 miles / 25-50 minutes by car / 25-35 minutes by transit / 30 minutes by bike
Southwark: 4.3 miles / 20-35 minutes by car / 20-30 minutes by transit / 30 minutes by bike
Westminster: 5.9 miles / 25-60 minutes by car / 35-45 minutes by transit
Shoreditch: 6.4 miles / 35-70 minutes by car / 35 minutes by transit

Brockley

 

Local Flavor   Brockley LOCAL schools

1-6 GRADES
Beecroft Garden Primary

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John Stainer Community Primary School

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Gordonbrock Primary School

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Turnham Primary Foundation School

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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School

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Local Flavor   Brockley Local Flavor

Browns of Brockley

Browns of Brockley 5 COULGATE STREET BROCKLEY SE4 2RW MAP

Good coffee, lovely soups and free WIFI. 

Jam Circus

Jam Circus 330 BROCKLEY ROAD LONDON SE4 2BT MAP
jamcircus.com

Situated on the borderlands between Brockley and Crofton Park. Jam Circus is proud to be a real community pub, focusing on our quality beer, honest food and service with a smile. 

Mo Pho

Mo Pho 10 COULGATE STREET LONDON SE4 2RW MAP
mopho-vietcafe.com

Mo Pho viet cafe is a small family run restaurant offering home made Vietnamese cuisine with the best name in town. 

Egi's Restaurant

Egi's Restaurant 393 QUEENS ROAD LONDON SE14 5HD MAP

American style steakhouse with some quirks. 

Photo Credits: Thanks to @Martha Watson Allpress, @Amy Fulwood, @gambutnoi, @Milly Burroughs, @Sian Gouldstone, @Verity, @tomos, @Jon Choo, @Michael Sullivan, @josh_nadel, @gracebortnik, @I-Chi Ko, @Joe Marshall, @Timo Arnall, @Karen Tolson for your great photos of this neighborhood! 

 

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