Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

VULCAN ROAD, SE4 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VULCAN ROAD, SE4 1DQ.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE4 1DQ 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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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SE4 1DQ — age 35, 43% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £631k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SE4 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Vulcan Road, 0.5km from New Cross in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Brockley ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

Day-to-day life in SE4 1DQ has the character of 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. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £631k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00016247 (shared with 6 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 1DQ. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.6%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean17.7%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 46%
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

£ 631,000

3 sales · Mean £ 633,250

Semi-Detached

£ 470,000

1 sales · Mean £ 470,000

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

SE4 1DQ 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 offences121
Anti-social behaviour111
Vehicle crime47
Burglary37
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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Ashmead Primary School

Good335 pupils0.6 km
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St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

Good194 pupils0.7 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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John Stainer Community Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.7 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Fresh & Favourite Ltd0.9 km
  • ROC Esso0.8 km
  • Amin Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Ez Sys Limited0.8 km
  • Londis New Cross Road0.8 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Brockley Social Club0.8 km
  • Crystals0.7 km
  • The Rose Inn0.9 km
  • Behrouz Biryani/ Rebel Foods0.7 km
  • Staff Refreshment Club0.6 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

97 nearby
  • Tai Kitchen0.8 km
  • Goldsmith Cafe0.7 km
  • Red Lion Coffee Company0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Chaska Maska0.5 km
  • + 92 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • After Hours0.9 km
  • Biryani Bazaar0.8 km
  • Gateway Chicken0.8 km
  • City Noodles0.5 km
  • Cummin' Up0.8 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • SPAR0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Embas Express0.8 km
  • J Sainsbury PLC0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St James's Guest House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Cross0.2 km
  • Brockley0.5 km
  • St Johns0.7 km