SE4 1DF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Rokeby Road, 0.5km from St Johns in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Brockley ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £585k, up 64.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00182588 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROKEBY ROAD, SE4 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROKEBY ROAD, SE4 1DF.
194
32
£ 51,800 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE4 1DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE4 1DF — 47% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 64.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE4 1DF. The average age is 32.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 455,500
8 sales · Mean £ 472,937
Detached
£ 885,025
2 sales · Mean £ 885,025
Semi-Detached
£ 587,500
1 sales · Mean £ 587,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE4 1DF is moderate at 62 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
Ashmead Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Addey and Stanhope School
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
Childeric Primary School
Deptford Green School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- THE FAT WALRUS0.3 km
- New Cross House0.7 km
- New Cross Inn0.7 km
- New Cross Inn0.7 km
- SAA - Venue Club0.7 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Jays Newsagent0.6 km
- Katpakam Cash & Carry0.9 km
- My Eco Brockley0.9 km
- Spalding & Sparrow (Londis)0.7 km
- The Heavenly Cake Company0.9 km
- + 76 more
Restaurant, Cafe
137 nearby- Middleton0.7 km
- Nu Spice0.8 km
- Original Fry Up Material0.9 km
- Phoenix Restaurant, Lewisham College0.5 km
- The Orchard0.8 km
- + 132 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Bella Napoli0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery (Ground Floor)0.2 km
- Beirut Canteen0.7 km
- Chick Chicken0.7 km
- Fishy Business0.8 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsburys1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Greenwich Travelodge0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- St James's Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Cross0.2 km
- St Johns0.6 km
- New Cross Station0.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SE41DF · Data under Open Government Licence