Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MERRITT ROAD, SE4 1DY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

325

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Avg Age

35

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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 1DY 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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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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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

SE4 1DY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £767k, 61% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £767k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SE4 1DY is a safe, established residential area on Merritt Road, 0.3km from Brockley in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Crofton Park ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

For families considering a move, SE4 1DY represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £767k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00016327 (shared with 10 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 1DY. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.4%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean16.1%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 746,000

6 sales · Mean £ 745,166

Flat

£ 532,500

4 sales · Mean £ 502,000

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

SE4 1DY has low crime rates — 44 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 offences97
Anti-social behaviour57
Vehicle crime28
Shoplifting22
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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Beecroft Garden Primary

Good409 pupils0.2 km
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Gordonbrock Primary School

Outstanding627 pupils0.5 km
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Prendergast Ladywell School

Good1273 pupils0.6 km
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Chelwood Nursery School

Outstanding135 pupils0.6 km
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Turnham Academy

Good250 pupils0.7 km
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Prendergast School

Outstanding1007 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Good As Gold London Ltd1.0 km
  • Browns of Food Business1.0 km
  • CENTRAL CAFE0.9 km
  • The Brockley Barge0.9 km
  • The Gantry0.9 km
  • + 48 more
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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Cork & Crown0.9 km
  • WATER INTO BEER0.9 km
  • Brockley Local0.9 km
  • Co-op Food0.4 km
  • Heckstall & Smith1.0 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsburys1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.2 km
  • Budgens0.4 km
  • SPAR1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Fishy Business0.9 km
  • Gulen Kebab (Brockley) Limited0.9 km
  • Top Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Dominic's Pizza Ltd,0.4 km
  • Ladywell Kebab Steak House1.0 km
  • + 33 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Joyce0.4 km
  • Brockley Jack0.4 km
  • Crofton Park Tavern0.1 km
  • Ladywell Tavern0.9 km
  • London Beer Dispensary0.2 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crofton Park0.2 km
  • Honor Oak Park0.9 km
  • Brockley1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Crofton Park Rail Station0.1 km