Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MALHAM ROAD, SE23 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALHAM ROAD, SE23 1AL.

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Population

382

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SE23 1AL has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 2.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE23 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Malham Road, 0.4km from Forest Hill in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Crofton Park ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE23 1AL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, down 2.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00016307 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE23 1AL. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.1%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean36.3%
Other / Mixed12.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 450,000

2 sales · Mean £ 450,000

Flat

£ 387,500

8 sales · Mean £ 376,875

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE23 1AL has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences127
Anti-social behaviour82
Vehicle crime49
Criminal damage and arson30
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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Dalmain Primary School

Good392 pupils0.1 km
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St William of York Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.4 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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Kilmorie Primary School

Outstanding652 pupils0.7 km
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Fairlawn Primary School

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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Stillness Infant School

Good289 pupils0.8 km
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Stillness Junior School

Good301 pupils0.8 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Alliance in Partnership0.1 km
  • HATTUSH0.7 km
  • RISE ( Rise London Ltd)0.8 km
  • Sour Dough Enterprises Ltd0.7 km
  • The Oak Cafe0.7 km
  • + 54 more
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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Bubbles Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Triple LLL Tropoja Ltd0.7 km
  • The Butchery Limited0.9 km
  • Brockley Supermarket0.6 km
  • Concard Super Market0.6 km
  • + 42 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Chandos0.6 km
  • Bird In Hand0.9 km
  • The Capitol0.8 km
  • The Dartmouth Arms0.9 km
  • The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • On the Hoof (Car Park)0.5 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.7 km
  • FS2 Mangal0.6 km
  • Morleys Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • New Favourable0.7 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Londies0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Forest Hill0.8 km
  • Honor Oak Park0.8 km
  • Catford Bridge1.2 km