Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE4 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE4 1DN.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE4 1DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 36, SE4 1DN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE4 1DN is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from New Cross in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Brockley ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

For families considering a move, SE4 1DN 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00016214 (shared with 15 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 1DN. 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

White / British56.5%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean21.6%
Other / Mixed15.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

SE4 1DN has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences129
Anti-social behaviour104
Vehicle crime50
Other theft38
Burglary37

school Local Schools

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John Stainer Community Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils0.4 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham College

Good1411 pupils0.5 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School

Outstanding407 pupils0.5 km
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Myatt Garden Primary School

Good427 pupils0.7 km
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Ashmead Primary School

Good335 pupils0.8 km
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Lucas Vale Primary School

Good264 pupils0.8 km
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Turnham Academy

Good250 pupils0.8 km
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St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

Good194 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • THE FAT WALRUS0.7 km
  • Joyce0.8 km
  • Brockley Social Club0.5 km
  • The Royal George0.8 km
  • Waverley arms0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Jays Newsagent0.1 km
  • My Eco Brockley0.3 km
  • Spalding & Sparrow (Londis)1.0 km
  • Brockley Road Post Office0.3 km
  • Co-op Food0.8 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Middleton0.9 km
  • Nu Spice0.2 km
  • Original Fry Up Material0.2 km
  • Phoenix Restaurant, Lewisham College0.8 km
  • The Orchard0.3 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Bella Napoli0.2 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery (Ground Floor)0.7 km
  • Dominic's Pizza Ltd,0.8 km
  • Istanbul Kebab House0.7 km
  • Mr Wings0.7 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • St James's Guest House0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • SPAR0.2 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brockley0.2 km
  • New Cross0.6 km
  • St Johns1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Brockley Rail Station0.2 km