Living in Brockley

Brockley is a largely residential area with cool cafes, global eateries, and a number of indie shops. With easy access to Central London and excellent travel links, Brockley is the perfect spot for young professionals and renters.

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Brockley in a snapshot

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Brockley is located in Zone 2 and is operated by the London Overground. Brockley station lies on the main line between London Bridge and Brighton. 

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Despite its urban setting, Brockley is well known within the local area for its wide open spaces. Particularly Blythe Hill, Brockley & Ladywell Cemetery and Hilly Fields.

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Brockley is known as the centre of the South London arts scene. There are plenty of creative types living here, many of which are alumni of Camberwell College of Art. 

Demographic

Young Professionals, Students

Attributes

Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Green Spaces

Safety

As Brockley is a fairly affluent area, it is considered to be a very safe place to live. The crime rate is below average and there is a strong community feel in the area.

Welcome to Brockley

A creative hub, filled with independent cafes, restaurants and markets, here are our top picks for living in Brockley.

Watch a show at Brockley Theatre

The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre is one of the most innovative fringe theatres in London, and puts on a diverse programme all year round, featuring poetry and comedy as well as theatre. It shares a building with the Brockley Jack pub, making it the perfect place to stop for an after show pint. 

Explore Hilly Fields Park

Once a regular meeting place for the suffragette movement, Hilly Fields Park boasts views across Canary Wharf, Crystal Palace and the North Downs, as well as offering adult climbing frames, tennis courts and football pitches. A local community group organises guided walks around the area if you want to discover more about the park.

Visit Brockley Market

 Every Saturday Brockley hosts their award winning market, best known for its fresh produce, artisan breads and pastries, plants and flowers. The market also offers an excellent array of street food. For some unusual furniture ideas, make a beeline for Nova & Lorsten and for delicious Asian food, head to Chubby Dumpling.

Brockley

Amenities

Supermarkets
Sainsbury’s Local , Budgens , Co-op
Gyms
Energie Fitness , Fitology Hub , Fit Me Training

Universities

Universities
Goldsmiths University of London , Camberwell College of Arts

Transport Links

Train Station
Brockley Train Station
Bus Services
171, 172, 484, N171

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£2,200

Per month, based on a 3 bedroom property

Halls

£760

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£100

Per month

Wi-Fi

£35

Per month

Council Tax

£1,379.96

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

80Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20Mbps

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£5

Gym membership

£40

Weekly food shop

£30

The best spots in Brockley

For Coffee

Good as Gold

 A small cafe serving specialty coffee and food.

For Brunch

Parlez

An independent restaurant serving fully loaded dishes. 

For Dinner

Masala Wala Cafe

A small restaurant serving Pakistani home cooking. 

For Drinks

Joyce

A small independent bar serving a simple, but delicious selection of drinks.

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Frequently asked questions about Brockley

Is living in Brockley safe?

As Brockley is a fairly affluent area, it is considered to be a very safe place to live. The crime rate is below average and there is a strong community feel in the area.

What London borough is Brockley in?

Brockley is located in the London borough of Lewisham.

What travel Zone is Brockley in?

Brockley is located in Zone 2 and is operated by the London Overground. Brockley station lies on the main line between London Bridge and Brighton. 

What is the Brockley postcode?

The most common start of the postcode for the Brockley area is SE4.

How much does Council Tax cost in Brockley?

In the borough of Lewisham, the average cost of Council Tax based on a band D property is £1,379.96 per year.

What is the average price of rent in Brockley?

Based on a three bed property, the average price of rent for a Brockley property is £2,200 per month.

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