SE4 1DP is a mixed residential area on Malpas Road, 0.4km from New Cross in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Brockley ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE4 1DP 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, down 0.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00016250 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1DP.
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 1DP 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 1DP. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 366,942
5 sales · Mean £ 356,388
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE4 1DP is moderate at 57 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
Restaurant, Cafe
120 nearby- DHP0.7 km
- Georges Cafe0.8 km
- Matchbox Coffee Co Ltd0.7 km
- The Recipe0.8 km
- Wickham Arms0.4 km
- + 115 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Coqfighter0.7 km
- Doorstep Bakery0.6 km
- Honeypot0.2 km
- Sikatio0.6 km
- The Brockley Cross Deli Limited0.6 km
- + 51 more
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Costcutter0.2 km
- Phil Hamlin0.9 km
- A2Z Butchers0.8 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Deptford Seafood Centre1.0 km
- + 66 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Job Centre1.0 km
- Crystals0.5 km
- The Rose Inn0.7 km
- Behrouz Biryani/ Rebel Foods0.6 km
- Staff Refreshment Club0.8 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Housewives Cash and Carry0.8 km
- SPAR0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.9 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 Cross0.0 km
- New Cross Station0.6 km
- Brockley0.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SE41DP · Data under Open Government Licence