Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

529

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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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.

home £752,272 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British61.4%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean17.2%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences185
Anti-social behaviour153
Shoplifting68
Other theft56
Vehicle crime43

school Local Schools

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Myatt Garden Primary School

Good427 pupils0.1 km
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Lucas Vale Primary School

Good264 pupils0.3 km
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Ashmead Primary School

Good335 pupils0.5 km
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St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

Good194 pupils0.5 km
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Addey and Stanhope School

Good594 pupils0.5 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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Childeric Primary School

Good429 pupils0.7 km
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Deptford Green School

Good872 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
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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
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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
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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

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