Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

368

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Avg Age

41

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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 1DJ 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.

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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SE4 1DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 234.5% year-on-year.

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

SE4 1DJ is a safe, established residential area on Malpas Road, 0.6km from New Cross in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Brockley ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

The people who live in SE4 1DJ are typical of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k, up 234.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00016217 (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 1DJ. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.8%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean22.0%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 692,500

4 sales · Mean £ 743,750

Flat

£ 263,750

4 sales · Mean £ 270,623

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

SE4 1DJ has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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 offences130
Anti-social behaviour99
Vehicle crime53
Other theft37
Burglary34

school Local Schools

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John Stainer Community Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.5 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham College

Good1411 pupils0.6 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School

Outstanding407 pupils0.6 km
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Myatt Garden Primary School

Good427 pupils0.6 km
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Ashmead Primary School

Good335 pupils0.7 km
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Lucas Vale Primary School

Good264 pupils0.8 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

Good194 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • THE FAT WALRUS0.6 km
  • Joyce0.8 km
  • Brockley Social Club0.5 km
  • The Royal George0.7 km
  • Crystals1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Jays Newsagent0.0 km
  • My Eco Brockley0.3 km
  • Spalding & Sparrow (Londis)0.9 km
  • Brockley Road Post Office0.3 km
  • Co-op Food0.8 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Middleton0.8 km
  • Nu Spice0.2 km
  • Original Fry Up Material0.3 km
  • Phoenix Restaurant, Lewisham College0.7 km
  • The Orchard0.3 km
  • + 52 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Bella Napoli0.2 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery (Ground Floor)0.6 km
  • Dominic's Pizza Ltd,0.8 km
  • Istanbul Kebab House0.6 km
  • Mr Wings0.7 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St James's Guest House0.4 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • SPAR0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brockley0.3 km
  • New Cross0.5 km
  • St Johns0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Brockley Rail Station0.3 km