Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE4 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE4 1DR.

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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 1DR 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

SE4 1DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

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

Day-to-day life in SE4 1DR has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1DR 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 1DR. 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.

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

SE4 1DR has low crime rates — 43 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 offences129
Anti-social behaviour120
Vehicle crime50
Other theft40
Burglary35

school Local Schools

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Myatt Garden Primary School

Good427 pupils0.4 km
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John Stainer Community Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.6 km
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Lucas Vale Primary School

Good264 pupils0.6 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School

Outstanding407 pupils0.6 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham College

Good1411 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.8 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

88 nearby
  • COSTA COFFEE0.8 km
  • Crumble Mania0.9 km
  • Good As Gold London Ltd0.5 km
  • New Cross Road Baptist Church0.9 km
  • The Copper Tea0.6 km
  • + 83 more
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Jones of Brockley Ltd0.3 km
  • Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Cork & Crown0.6 km
  • Gateway Supermarket0.9 km
  • Goldsmith Wine0.9 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • New Cross House0.9 km
  • New Cross Inn0.9 km
  • New Cross Inn0.9 km
  • SAA - Venue Club1.0 km
  • Skehans Freehouse1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • Embas Express1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
  • SPAR0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Beirut Canteen0.9 km
  • Chick Chicken1.0 km
  • Dinner for One Hundred0.7 km
  • Fishy Business0.4 km
  • Gulen Kebab (Brockley) Limited0.4 km
  • + 43 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Cross0.4 km
  • Brockley0.4 km
  • St Johns0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Brockley Rail Station0.4 km