SE4 1DT is a safe, established residential area on Merritt Road, 0.4km from Brockley in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Crofton Park ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £631k, down 27.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00016328 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERRITT ROAD, SE4 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRITT ROAD, SE4 1DT.
294
34
£ 69,500 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE4 1DT 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE4 1DT combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£631k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £631k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 27.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE4 1DT. The average age is 33.6. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 600,000
13 sales · Mean £ 615,538
Flat
£ 554,085
4 sales · Mean £ 587,167
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE4 1DT has low crime rates — 40 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
Beecroft Garden Primary
Gordonbrock Primary School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Prendergast School
Chelwood Nursery School
Turnham Academy
Stillness Junior School
Stillness Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- My Eco Brockley0.9 km
- Brockley Road Post Office0.9 km
- Brockley Food & Wine0.4 km
- Good Hope Ladywell Fields Park Cafe0.6 km
- H S Stores0.8 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- The Orchard0.9 km
- Cafe Oscars0.9 km
- Arlo and Moe0.2 km
- Bang Bang Burger0.8 km
- Eat Happy0.4 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Brockley Jack0.4 km
- Crofton Park Tavern0.2 km
- Ladywell Tavern0.8 km
- London Beer Dispensary0.3 km
- Rivoli Ballroom0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km
- Budgens0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Bentley's Chemist0.3 km
- Jerk Garden0.3 km
- MAXIN CHICKEN0.2 km
- Paradise Kitchen0.5 km
- Spice Fusion0.2 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crofton Park0.2 km
- Ladywell1.0 km
- Honor Oak Park1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Crofton Park Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE41DT · Data under Open Government Licence