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.
SE4 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE4 1BW.
282
36
£ 51,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Myatt Garden Primary School
Lucas Vale Primary School
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
Ashmead Primary School
Addey and Stanhope School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Deptford Green School
Childeric Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SE41BW · Data under Open Government Licence