SE4 1BY 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 rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00016215 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BY.
349
35
£ 51,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE4 1BY 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 1BY 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE4 1BY. 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
Flat
£ 365,000
2 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE4 1BY has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
Myatt Garden Primary School
Lucas Vale Primary School
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
Ashmead Primary School
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Addey and Stanhope School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
101 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
- + 96 more
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Jones of Brockley Ltd0.6 km
- Convenience Store0.7 km
- Cork & Crown0.8 km
- Eurest0.9 km
- Gateway Supermarket0.7 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- New Cross House0.7 km
- New Cross Inn0.7 km
- New Cross Inn0.7 km
- SAA - Venue Club0.7 km
- Wickham Arms0.2 km
- + 17 more
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
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Beirut Canteen0.7 km
- Chick Chicken0.7 km
- Dinner for One Hundred0.8 km
- Fishy Business0.6 km
- Gulen Kebab (Brockley) Limited0.7 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St James's Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Cross0.1 km
- Brockley0.6 km
- New Cross Station0.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SE41BY · Data under Open Government Licence