Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

With 62% social renting, SE4 1BU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

SE4 1BU 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 1BU 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £446k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1BU 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 1BU. 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

£ 448,750

9 sales · Mean £ 408,194

Terraced

£ 685,000

3 sales · Mean £ 673,333

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

SE4 1BU has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour131
Violence and sexual offences128
Vehicle crime38
Other theft35
Burglary33

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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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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Addey and Stanhope School

Good594 pupils0.7 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham College

Good1411 pupils0.7 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School

Outstanding407 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

102 nearby
  • Likkle'd'0.8 km
  • Cinnamon0.3 km
  • Deptford does Art0.8 km
  • Deptford Supernarket0.7 km
  • Dokis Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 97 more
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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • My Butcher Cash & Carry Ltd0.9 km
  • You Deserve Beauty & Spa Juice0.4 km
  • Akwaba Market0.8 km
  • Deptford Cinema CIC0.8 km
  • Divine0.8 km
  • + 63 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Greenwich Travelodge1.0 km
  • St James's Guest House0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Brookmill Pub0.8 km
  • CROWN0.7 km
  • MERKUR Slots,0.9 km
  • Royal Standard Pub0.6 km
  • THE FAT WALRUS0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Housewives Cash and Carry0.9 km
  • SPAR0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • LFC0.8 km
  • London Agege Bread Bakers Ltd0.8 km
  • Mowley0.7 km
  • Wraps & Wings0.4 km
  • Bella Napoli0.7 km
  • + 47 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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