SE4 1BQ 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.
This is 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £776k, up 38.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00016215 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BQ.
349
35
£ 51,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE4 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE4 1BQ has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 38.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE4 1BQ. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 822,500
2 sales · Mean £ 822,500
Terraced
£ 762,500
8 sales · Mean £ 766,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE4 1BQ is moderate at 51 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
Myatt Garden Primary School
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
John Stainer Community Primary School
Lucas Vale Primary School
Ashmead Primary School
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- L'oculto Restaurant & Wine Bar1.0 km
- Sundae Limited1.0 km
- Tai Kitchen0.8 km
- Goldsmith Cafe0.8 km
- Red Lion Coffee Company0.9 km
- + 83 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Dominic's Pizza Ltd,1.0 km
- After Hours0.9 km
- Biryani Bazaar0.8 km
- Gateway Chicken0.8 km
- Brockley's Rock1.0 km
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Fresh & Favourite Ltd0.8 km
- ROC Esso0.7 km
- Amin Pharmacy0.9 km
- Ez Sys Limited0.8 km
- Londis New Cross Road0.8 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Brockley Social Club0.7 km
- Crystals0.8 km
- The Rose Inn0.9 km
- Behrouz Biryani/ Rebel Foods0.8 km
- Staff Refreshment Club0.5 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- SPAR0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Embas Express0.9 km
- J Sainsbury PLC0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St James's Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Cross0.3 km
- Brockley0.4 km
- St Johns0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Brockley Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE41BQ · Data under Open Government Licence