Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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
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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

Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in SE4 1BL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £370,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE4 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Malpas Road, 0.4km from New Cross in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Brockley ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE4 1BL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1BL 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 1BL. 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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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

Flat

£ 347,500

2 sales · Mean £ 347,500

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

SE4 1BL 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 behaviour110
Vehicle crime39
Burglary36
Other theft36

school Local Schools

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Myatt Garden Primary School

Good427 pupils0.3 km
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Lucas Vale Primary School

Good264 pupils0.5 km
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St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

Good194 pupils0.5 km
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Ashmead Primary School

Good335 pupils0.6 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School

Outstanding407 pupils0.7 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham College

Good1411 pupils0.7 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km
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John Stainer Community Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

105 nearby
  • COSTA COFFEE0.6 km
  • Crumble Mania0.7 km
  • Good As Gold London Ltd0.7 km
  • New Cross Road Baptist Church0.7 km
  • The Copper Tea0.4 km
  • + 100 more
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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Jones of Brockley Ltd0.6 km
  • Cash Counts (Londis)1.0 km
  • Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Cork & Crown0.8 km
  • Eurest0.8 km
  • + 60 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • New Cross House0.6 km
  • New Cross Inn0.7 km
  • New Cross Inn0.7 km
  • SAA - Venue Club0.7 km
  • Skehans Freehouse1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • Housewives Cash and Carry1.0 km
  • SPAR0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • American Bites Ltd1.0 km
  • Beirut Canteen0.7 km
  • Chick Chicken0.7 km
  • Dinner for One Hundred0.7 km
  • Fishy Business0.7 km
  • + 50 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St James's Guest House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Cross0.1 km
  • Brockley0.6 km
  • New Cross Station0.7 km