Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MERRITT ROAD, SE4 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRITT ROAD, SE4 1DU.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 69,500 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE4 1DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SE4 1DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £774k, 61% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £774k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.

home £774,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE4 1DU is a safe, established residential area on Merritt Road, 0.3km from Brockley in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Crofton Park ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £774k, down 8.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00016327 (shared with 10 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 1DU. 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 / British64.4%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean16.1%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 754,500

6 sales · Mean £ 767,583

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

SE4 1DU has low crime rates — 37 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 offences95
Anti-social behaviour57
Vehicle crime30
Shoplifting22
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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Beecroft Garden Primary

Good409 pupils0.2 km
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Gordonbrock Primary School

Outstanding627 pupils0.5 km
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Prendergast Ladywell School

Good1273 pupils0.6 km
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Chelwood Nursery School

Outstanding135 pupils0.6 km
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Turnham Academy

Good250 pupils0.7 km
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Prendergast School

Outstanding1007 pupils0.7 km
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Stillness Junior School

Good301 pupils0.8 km
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Stillness Infant School

Good289 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Good As Gold London Ltd0.9 km
  • Browns of Food Business0.9 km
  • CENTRAL CAFE0.9 km
  • The Brockley Barge0.9 km
  • The Gantry0.8 km
  • + 48 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Jones of Brockley Ltd1.0 km
  • Cork & Crown0.9 km
  • WATER INTO BEER0.9 km
  • Brockley Local0.9 km
  • Co-op Food0.4 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.2 km
  • Budgens0.4 km
  • SPAR0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Fishy Business0.9 km
  • Gulen Kebab (Brockley) Limited0.9 km
  • Top Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Dominic's Pizza Ltd,0.4 km
  • Ladywell Kebab Steak House1.0 km
  • + 33 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Joyce0.4 km
  • Brockley Jack0.4 km
  • Crofton Park Tavern0.1 km
  • Ladywell Tavern1.0 km
  • London Beer Dispensary0.2 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crofton Park0.2 km
  • Honor Oak Park1.0 km
  • Brockley1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Crofton Park Rail Station0.1 km