Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BQ.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE4 1BQ 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.

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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SE4 1BQ has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 38.6% year-on-year.

home £776,250 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE4 1BQ 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 is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £776k, up 38.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00016215 (shared with 7 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 1BQ. 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 / British54.5%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean30.5%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 822,500

2 sales · Mean £ 822,500

Terraced

£ 762,500

8 sales · Mean £ 766,500

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

Crime around SE4 1BQ is moderate at 51 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 offences139
Anti-social behaviour138
Vehicle crime48
Other theft41
Burglary40

school Local Schools

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Myatt Garden Primary School

Good427 pupils0.4 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School

Outstanding407 pupils0.6 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham College

Good1411 pupils0.6 km
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John Stainer Community Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.6 km
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Lucas Vale Primary School

Good264 pupils0.6 km
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Ashmead Primary School

Good335 pupils0.7 km
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St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

Good194 pupils0.7 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

88 nearby
  • L'oculto Restaurant & Wine Bar1.0 km
  • Sundae Limited1.0 km
  • Tai Kitchen0.8 km
  • Goldsmith Cafe0.8 km
  • Red Lion Coffee Company0.9 km
  • + 83 more
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Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Dominic's Pizza Ltd,1.0 km
  • After Hours0.9 km
  • Biryani Bazaar0.8 km
  • Gateway Chicken0.8 km
  • Brockley's Rock1.0 km
  • + 43 more
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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Fresh & Favourite Ltd0.8 km
  • ROC Esso0.7 km
  • Amin Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Ez Sys Limited0.8 km
  • Londis New Cross Road0.8 km
  • + 40 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Brockley Social Club0.7 km
  • Crystals0.8 km
  • The Rose Inn0.9 km
  • Behrouz Biryani/ Rebel Foods0.8 km
  • Staff Refreshment Club0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • SPAR0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Embas Express0.9 km
  • J Sainsbury PLC0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St James's Guest House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Cross0.3 km
  • Brockley0.4 km
  • St Johns0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Brockley Rail Station0.4 km