SE4 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Malpas Road, 0.6km from New Cross in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Brockley ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
For families considering a move, SE4 1BH represents 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £595k, up 18.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00016214 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BH.
378
36
£ 51,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE4 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SE4 1BH's low deprivation rank, 59% ownership, and £595k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £595k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 18.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE4 1BH. The average age is 36.2. 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
£ 720,000
14 sales · Mean £ 709,164
Semi-Detached
£ 740,000
3 sales · Mean £ 735,500
Flat
£ 500,000
2 sales · Mean £ 500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE4 1BH has low crime rates — 41 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
John Stainer Community Primary School
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Myatt Garden Primary School
Lucas Vale Primary School
Ashmead Primary School
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- COSTA COFFEE0.9 km
- Good As Gold London Ltd0.4 km
- The Copper Tea0.7 km
- The Hill Station Cafe0.9 km
- 7 Burgers1.0 km
- + 67 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Jones of Brockley Ltd0.2 km
- Cork & Crown0.5 km
- Gateway Supermarket1.0 km
- Goldsmith Wine0.9 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- New Cross House1.0 km
- New Cross Inn1.0 km
- New Cross Inn1.0 km
- Skehans Freehouse0.9 km
- Wickham Arms0.3 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsburys0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
- SPAR0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Beirut Canteen1.0 km
- Dinner for One Hundred0.7 km
- Fishy Business0.3 km
- Gulen Kebab (Brockley) Limited0.3 km
- Morley's1.0 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St James's Guest House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley0.3 km
- New Cross0.5 km
- St Johns0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Brockley Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE41BH · Data under Open Government Licence