Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MALPAS ROAD, SE4 1DP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

282

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 62% social renting, SE4 1DP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SE4 1DP is a mixed residential area on Malpas Road, 0.4km from New Cross in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Brockley ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE4 1DP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, down 0.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00016250 (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 1DP. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.7%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean43.7%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 366,942

5 sales · Mean £ 356,388

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

Crime around SE4 1DP is moderate at 57 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 offences156
Anti-social behaviour147
Shoplifting68
Other theft45
Burglary41

school Local Schools

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Myatt Garden Primary School

Good427 pupils0.2 km
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Lucas Vale Primary School

Good264 pupils0.4 km
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St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

Good194 pupils0.5 km
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Ashmead Primary School

Good335 pupils0.6 km
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Addey and Stanhope School

Good594 pupils0.6 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Deptford Green School

Good872 pupils0.7 km
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Childeric Primary School

Good429 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

120 nearby
  • DHP0.7 km
  • Georges Cafe0.8 km
  • Matchbox Coffee Co Ltd0.7 km
  • The Recipe0.8 km
  • Wickham Arms0.4 km
  • + 115 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

56 nearby
  • Coqfighter0.7 km
  • Doorstep Bakery0.6 km
  • Honeypot0.2 km
  • Sikatio0.6 km
  • The Brockley Cross Deli Limited0.6 km
  • + 51 more
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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Phil Hamlin0.9 km
  • A2Z Butchers0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Deptford Seafood Centre1.0 km
  • + 66 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • The Job Centre1.0 km
  • Crystals0.5 km
  • The Rose Inn0.7 km
  • Behrouz Biryani/ Rebel Foods0.6 km
  • Staff Refreshment Club0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Housewives Cash and Carry0.8 km
  • SPAR0.8 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Greenwich Travelodge0.9 km
  • St James's Guest House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Cross0.0 km
  • New Cross Station0.6 km
  • Brockley0.7 km