SE4 1BS is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Malpas Road, 0.5km from New Cross in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Brockley ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE4 1BS offers 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £752k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00182537 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BS.
529
29
£ 51,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE4 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (29) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE4 1BS. The average age is 29.1. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 685,000
14 sales · Mean £ 730,357
Flat
£ 575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 575,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE4 1BS is moderate at 66 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
Ashmead Primary School
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
Addey and Stanhope School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Childeric Primary School
Deptford Green School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
131 nearby- DHP0.8 km
- Georges Cafe0.9 km
- Matchbox Coffee Co Ltd0.8 km
- The Recipe0.9 km
- Wickham Arms0.5 km
- + 126 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Coqfighter0.8 km
- Doorstep Bakery0.7 km
- Honeypot0.2 km
- Sikatio0.7 km
- The Brockley Cross Deli Limited0.6 km
- + 52 more
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Costcutter0.1 km
- Phil Hamlin0.8 km
- A2Z Butchers0.8 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Deli X1.0 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Job Centre0.9 km
- Crystals0.5 km
- The Rose Inn0.8 km
- Behrouz Biryani/ Rebel Foods0.5 km
- Staff Refreshment Club0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Housewives Cash and Carry0.8 km
- Dag supermarket1.0 km
- SPAR0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Greenwich Travelodge0.8 km
- St James's Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Cross0.1 km
- New Cross Station0.6 km
- St Johns0.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SE41BS · Data under Open Government Licence