SE4 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Manwood Road, 0.7km from Brockley in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Crofton Park ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £672k, up 25.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00016311 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANWOOD ROAD, SE4 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANWOOD ROAD, SE4 1AB.
333
36
£ 69,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE4 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SE4 1AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £672k, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £672k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 25.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE4 1AB. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 740,000
6 sales · Mean £ 718,083
Flat
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE4 1AB has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
Prendergast Ladywell School
Gordonbrock Primary School
Beecroft Garden Primary
Stillness Junior School
Stillness Infant School
Holbeach Primary School
Prendergast School
Chelwood Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Co-op Food0.7 km
- Heckstall & Smith0.8 km
- Lee's Foodstore0.8 km
- Plenty SE130.9 km
- Hasan's Fruit & Veg1.0 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Joyce0.7 km
- Mamma Dough Ladywell0.9 km
- The Chandos0.9 km
- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- Brockley Jack0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- L'oculto Restaurant & Wine Bar0.8 km
- Sundae Limited0.8 km
- The Village Cafe1.0 km
- Cool Beans Coffee House0.2 km
- Ladywell Tandoori0.8 km
- + 49 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Dominic's Pizza Ltd,0.8 km
- Ladywell Kebab Steak House0.8 km
- Metro Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Mai Hong0.8 km
- The Village Chicken Hut0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys Catford Station1.0 km
- Budgens0.5 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crofton Park0.5 km
- Ladywell0.9 km
- Catford Bridge0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Crofton Park Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE41AB · Data under Open Government Licence