Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE4 1BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SE4 1BW is a mixed 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 1BW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1BW 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 1BW. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around SE4 1BW is moderate at 65 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 offences164
Anti-social behaviour140
Shoplifting68
Other theft56
Vehicle crime40

school Local Schools

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Myatt Garden Primary School

Good427 pupils0.2 km
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Lucas Vale Primary School

Good264 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.5 km
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Addey and Stanhope School

Good594 pupils0.6 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Deptford Green School

Good872 pupils0.7 km
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Childeric Primary School

Good429 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • THE FAT WALRUS0.4 km
  • New Cross House0.5 km
  • New Cross Inn0.6 km
  • New Cross Inn0.6 km
  • SAA - Venue Club0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Jays Newsagent0.6 km
  • My Eco Brockley0.9 km
  • Spalding & Sparrow (Londis)0.9 km
  • Brockley Road Post Office0.9 km
  • Jones of Brockley Ltd0.8 km
  • + 66 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

127 nearby
  • Middleton0.8 km
  • Nu Spice0.8 km
  • Original Fry Up Material0.8 km
  • Phoenix Restaurant, Lewisham College0.6 km
  • The Orchard0.8 km
  • + 122 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • Bella Napoli0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery (Ground Floor)0.4 km
  • Beirut Canteen0.6 km
  • Chick Chicken0.6 km
  • Dinner for One Hundred0.9 km
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Housewives Cash and Carry0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Greenwich Travelodge0.9 km
  • St James's Guest House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Cross0.1 km
  • New Cross Station0.5 km
  • St Johns0.7 km