Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

349

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British54.5%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean30.5%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour122
Violence and sexual offences121
Vehicle crime40
Burglary36
Other theft36

school Local Schools

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Myatt Garden Primary School

Good427 pupils0.3 km
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Lucas Vale Primary School

Good264 pupils0.5 km
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St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

Good194 pupils0.6 km
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Ashmead Primary School

Good335 pupils0.6 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School

Outstanding407 pupils0.7 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham College

Good1411 pupils0.7 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Addey and Stanhope School

Good594 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
fastfood

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

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