Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

WICKHAM ROAD, SE4 1PF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WICKHAM ROAD, SE4 1PF.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 61,700 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE4 1PF 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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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SE4 1PF — age 34, 32% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £780k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SE4 1PF is a safe, established residential area on Wickham Road, 0.5km from St Johns in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Brockley ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

Day-to-day life in SE4 1PF has the character of 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 — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £780k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE4 1PF are sourced from Output Area E00016221 (shared with 6 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 1PF. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.1%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean20.2%
Other / Mixed14.6%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 1,456,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,456,000

Flat

£ 443,375

2 sales · Mean £ 443,375

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

SE4 1PF has low crime rates — 49 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 offences144
Anti-social behaviour130
Vehicle crime55
Other theft39
Burglary37

school Local Schools

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Ashmead Primary School

Good335 pupils0.2 km
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Myatt Garden Primary School

Good427 pupils0.3 km
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Lucas Vale Primary School

Good264 pupils0.4 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good209 pupils0.4 km
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Addey and Stanhope School

Good594 pupils0.7 km
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St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

Good194 pupils0.9 km
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John Stainer Community Primary School

Outstanding406 pupils1.0 km
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Morden Mount Primary School

Good410 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • THE FAT WALRUS0.1 km
  • New Cross House1.0 km
  • Wickham Arms0.3 km
  • Brookmill Pub0.5 km
  • CROWN0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • A.G African Food Store0.8 km
  • Jays Newsagent0.5 km
  • Katpakam Cash & Carry0.7 km
  • My Eco Brockley0.7 km
  • Spalding & Sparrow (Londis)0.5 km
  • + 61 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

96 nearby
  • Middleton0.4 km
  • Nu Spice0.7 km
  • Original Fry Up Material0.8 km
  • Phoenix Restaurant, Lewisham College0.2 km
  • The Orchard0.6 km
  • + 91 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Bella Napoli0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery (Ground Floor)0.2 km
  • Fishy Business0.6 km
  • Gulen Kebab (Brockley) Limited0.7 km
  • New Cross Fish & Bar0.9 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Greenwich Travelodge0.8 km
  • St James's Guest House0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Johns0.4 km
  • New Cross0.4 km
  • Brockley0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Johns (London) Rail Station0.4 km