Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BH.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE4 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SE4 1BH's low deprivation rank, 59% ownership, and £595k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £595k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 18.5% year-on-year.

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

SE4 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Malpas Road, 0.6km from New Cross in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Brockley ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

For families considering a move, SE4 1BH represents a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. 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. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £595k, up 18.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00016214 (shared with 15 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 1BH. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.5%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean21.6%
Other / Mixed15.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 720,000

14 sales · Mean £ 709,164

Semi-Detached

£ 740,000

3 sales · Mean £ 735,500

Flat

£ 500,000

2 sales · Mean £ 500,000

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

SE4 1BH has low crime rates — 41 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 offences121
Anti-social behaviour103
Vehicle crime48
Other theft36
Burglary31

school Local Schools

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John Stainer Community Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.5 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham College

Good1411 pupils0.5 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School

Outstanding407 pupils0.5 km
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Myatt Garden Primary School

Good427 pupils0.6 km
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Lucas Vale Primary School

Good264 pupils0.7 km
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Ashmead Primary School

Good335 pupils0.7 km
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St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

Good194 pupils0.8 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • COSTA COFFEE0.9 km
  • Good As Gold London Ltd0.4 km
  • The Copper Tea0.7 km
  • The Hill Station Cafe0.9 km
  • 7 Burgers1.0 km
  • + 67 more
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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Jones of Brockley Ltd0.2 km
  • Cork & Crown0.5 km
  • Gateway Supermarket1.0 km
  • Goldsmith Wine0.9 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • New Cross House1.0 km
  • New Cross Inn1.0 km
  • New Cross Inn1.0 km
  • Skehans Freehouse0.9 km
  • Wickham Arms0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
  • SPAR0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Beirut Canteen1.0 km
  • Dinner for One Hundred0.7 km
  • Fishy Business0.3 km
  • Gulen Kebab (Brockley) Limited0.3 km
  • Morley's1.0 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St James's Guest House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brockley0.3 km
  • New Cross0.5 km
  • St Johns0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Brockley Rail Station0.3 km