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.
VULCAN ROAD, SE4 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VULCAN ROAD, SE4 1DQ.
320
35
£ 51,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Myatt Garden Primary School
Lucas Vale Primary School
Ashmead Primary School
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
John Stainer Community Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SE41DQ · Data under Open Government Licence