Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE4 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE4 1BD.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 62% social renting, SE4 1BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SE4 1BD is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from New Cross in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Brockley ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE4 1BD is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00016250 (shared with 8 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 SE4 1BD. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.7%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean43.7%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 7%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

SE4 1BD has low crime rates — 43 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 offences132
Anti-social behaviour123
Vehicle crime38
Burglary33
Other theft33

school Local Schools

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Myatt Garden Primary School

Good427 pupils0.2 km
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Lucas Vale Primary School

Good264 pupils0.4 km
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Ashmead Primary School

Good335 pupils0.5 km
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St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

Good194 pupils0.6 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Addey and Stanhope School

Good594 pupils0.7 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School

Outstanding407 pupils0.8 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham College

Good1411 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

104 nearby
  • G. Keston1.0 km
  • Good Friends1.0 km
  • CAFFA0.9 km
  • Cafe Bianca0.9 km
  • Taca Tacos1.0 km
  • + 99 more
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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Phil Hamlin1.0 km
  • A2Z Butchers0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Halal Butchers0.9 km
  • + 63 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Housewives Cash and Carry0.9 km
  • Ngoc Hiep Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
  • Embas Express0.7 km
  • J Sainsbury PLC0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Brockley Social Club0.9 km
  • Crystals0.6 km
  • The Rose Inn0.8 km
  • The Royal George0.3 km
  • Jazzbourne0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • After Hours0.8 km
  • Biryani Bazaar0.7 km
  • Gateway Chicken0.7 km
  • Istanbul Kebab House0.3 km
  • Mr Wings0.2 km
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • St James's Guest House0.6 km
  • Greenwich Travelodge0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Cross0.1 km
  • Brockley0.7 km
  • New Cross Station0.7 km