Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MERRITT ROAD, SE4 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRITT ROAD, SE4 1DX.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 69,500 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE4 1DX 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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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE4 1DX combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£544k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SE4 1DX 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £544k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00016328 (shared with 4 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 1DX. 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

White / British64.8%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean25.6%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 540,000

12 sales · Mean £ 536,525

Terraced

£ 544,500

1 sales · Mean £ 544,500

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

SE4 1DX has low crime rates — 38 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 offences98
Anti-social behaviour62
Vehicle crime31
Other theft22
Shoplifting22

school Local Schools

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Beecroft Garden Primary

Good409 pupils0.3 km
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Gordonbrock Primary School

Outstanding627 pupils0.4 km
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Prendergast Ladywell School

Good1273 pupils0.5 km
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Prendergast School

Outstanding1007 pupils0.7 km
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Chelwood Nursery School

Outstanding135 pupils0.8 km
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Stillness Junior School

Good301 pupils0.8 km
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Stillness Infant School

Good289 pupils0.8 km
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Turnham Academy

Good250 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • My Eco Brockley1.0 km
  • Brockley Road Post Office1.0 km
  • Brockley Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Good Hope Ladywell Fields Park Cafe0.6 km
  • H S Stores0.8 km
  • + 29 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • The Orchard1.0 km
  • Cafe Oscars0.9 km
  • Arlo and Moe0.2 km
  • Bang Bang Burger0.8 km
  • Eat Happy0.4 km
  • + 43 more
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km
  • Budgens0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Bentley's Chemist0.3 km
  • Jerk Garden0.3 km
  • MAXIN CHICKEN0.2 km
  • Paradise Kitchen0.5 km
  • Spice Fusion0.2 km
  • + 31 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