SE4 1BB is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Ladywell in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Crofton Park ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
For families considering a move, SE4 1BB represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00016311 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE4 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE4 1BB.
333
36
£ 69,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE4 1BB 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SE4 1BB's 68% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE4 1BB. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE4 1BB has low crime rates — 30 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
Stillness Infant School
Stillness Junior School
Holbeach Primary School
Beecroft Garden Primary
Prendergast School
St William of York Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Donde0.9 km
- Le Delice1.0 km
- Chef Dom Taylor Kitchen0.9 km
- Sapporo Ichiban0.9 km
- Tai Won Mein Resturant1.0 km
- + 71 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Crofton Park Pharmacy0.5 km
- Jones of Brockley Limited0.6 km
- Ladywell Supermarket0.9 km
- Ladywell Village Fruit & Veg1.0 km
- Londis0.7 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- CATCH INN0.9 km
- Elsewhere0.6 km
- KFC1.0 km
- Pide Turkish Kitchen1.0 km
- Brockley's Rock0.9 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Royal British Legion0.7 km
- Bottle Bar & Shop0.9 km
- The Catford Bridge Tavern0.9 km
- Catford Mews0.9 km
- Stage Door Cafe0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
- Sainsburys Catford Station0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Budgens0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crofton Park0.6 km
- Catford Bridge0.8 km
- Catford Station0.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE41BB · Data under Open Government Licence