SE4 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Malpas Road, 0.4km from New Cross in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Brockley ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
This is 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. 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. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% 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 £785k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00016215 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BJ.
349
35
£ 51,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE4 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
46% of SE4 1BJ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE4 1BJ. 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
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
£ 742,500
2 sales · Mean £ 742,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE4 1BJ 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
Myatt Garden Primary School
Lucas Vale Primary School
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
Ashmead Primary School
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
John Stainer Community Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Likkle'd'1.0 km
- Cinnamon0.4 km
- Deptford does Art0.9 km
- Deptford Supernarket0.8 km
- Dokis Restaurant0.8 km
- + 97 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- My Butcher Cash & Carry Ltd1.0 km
- You Deserve Beauty & Spa Juice0.5 km
- Akwaba Market0.9 km
- Deptford Cinema CIC0.9 km
- Divine0.9 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Brookmill Pub0.9 km
- CROWN0.8 km
- MERKUR Slots,1.0 km
- Royal Standard Pub0.7 km
- THE FAT WALRUS0.5 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Embas Express0.8 km
- J Sainsbury PLC0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- LFC0.9 km
- London Agege Bread Bakers Ltd0.9 km
- Mowley0.8 km
- Wraps & Wings0.4 km
- Bella Napoli0.6 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- St James's Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Cross0.2 km
- Brockley0.6 km
- New Cross Station0.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE41BJ · Data under Open Government Licence