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SE4 1DJ

Malpas Road

Brockley

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Detailed insights for SE4 1DJ

Overview

Postcode SE4 1DJ is located in a major urban area, within the Brockley ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the New Cross South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Cross South is £65,561 per year. The nearest station is Brockley, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Telegraph Hill Lower Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

New Cross South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,887 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

New Cross South has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.9%

Approximately 34.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in New Cross South is £65,561 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 322 ft away from SE4 1DJ.

Flood risk

No risk

New Cross South near SE4 1DJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Brockley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE4 1DJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Brockley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Brockley
0.6 mi

2

St Johns

Southeastern

Walking directions to St Johns
0.6 mi

2

New Cross Gate

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to New Cross Gate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE4 1DJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTelegraph Hill Lower ParkSmallWalking directions to Telegraph Hill Lower Park
0.5 miTelegraph Hill Upper ParkSmallWalking directions to Telegraph Hill Upper Park
0.4 miFriendly GardensSmallWalking directions to Friendly Gardens

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
9,840 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.34(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.35(+2%)
Vehicle crime
7.96(-15%)
Other theft
5.97(-48%)
Burglary
4.97(-9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
53.8%
Caribbean
50
13.59%
Other White
38
10.33%
Other Black
18
4.89%
African
13
3.53%
Total population: 368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
171
53.94%
No qualifications
49
15.46%
Level 3 (A level)
36
11.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
8.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
6.94%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
27.91%
Owns with a mortgage
44
25.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
21.51%
Owns outright
26
15.12%
Social rents from council
12
6.98%
Total households: 172

Property prices in Brockley

Median price£492,250
Price per sq ft£672
Sales (last 12 months)190
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £708K

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £492,250 (about £672 per square foot) in Brockley area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,895,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brockley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,895,000£—
Terraced54£796,500£724
Semi-Detached8£787,500£793
Flats127£425,000£635

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brockley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brockley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£805,000£385,000£950,000£677,500
2017£403,750£739,999£739,998
2018£2,600,000£388,000£680,000£667,500
2019£807,000£375,500£592,500£670,250
2020£695,000£402,500£655,000£722,500
2021£952,500£408,000£907,500£758,750
2022£2,150,000£405,000£1,190,000£800,000
2023£830,000£405,000£885,700£720,000
2024£685,000£420,000£750,000£810,000
2025£745,000£430,000£1,120,000£800,500
2026£1,895,000£415,000£683,500£781,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brockley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brockley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£779£656£473£584
2017£629£638£632
2018£518£615£700£601
2019£612£590£712£608
2020£616£633£706£638
2021£682£610£583£651
2022£777£637£759£710
2023£857£619£730£664
2024£586£654£739£676
2025£876£654£794£701
2026£624£849£700
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brockley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brockley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 1DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE4 1DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 2026Flat B, 232, Malpas Road, London, SE4 1DJFlatsLeasehold£275,000
18 Nov 2025240, Malpas Road, London, SE4 1DJTerracedFreehold£920,000
21 Jan 2026122, Upper Brockley Road, London, SE4 1SSTerracedFreehold£1,400,000
29 Aug 2025164, Upper Brockley Road, London, SE4 1SSTerracedFreehold£800,500
21 Aug 202583, Millmark Grove, London, SE14 6RNTerracedFreehold£722,500

Schools

In the SE4 1DJ postcode area, located within New Cross South, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE4 1DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryJohn Stainer Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryHaberdashers' Hatcham CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHaberdashers' Hatcham Free SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE4 1DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE4 1DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondis - Jay248 Malapas Road, London, SE4 1DJWalking directions to Londis - Jay
0.1 miStrong Arm Steady Barbershop14A Brockley Cross, London, SE4 1BEWalking directions to Strong Arm Steady Barbershop
0.1 miLogan'sBrockley Cross, Lewisham, SE4 2ABWalking directions to Logan's
0.1 miLondisEndwell Road, London, SE4 2NFWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miSainsbury's Local180 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2RRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE4 1DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ade Adewunmi

Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

El Fry

Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rotimi Skyers

Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Vicky Foxcroft

Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham NorthE14001332
WardBrockleyE05013716
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New Cross SouthE02000657
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 005DE01003212
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE4 1DJ

Is SE4 1DJ (New Cross South) safe?

The area around SE4 1DJ records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near SE4 1DJ?

The median sale price around SE4 1DJ in New Cross South is £492,250 (about £672 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE4 1DJ?

There are 20 schools close to SE4 1DJ, including John Stainer Community Primary School (Outstanding), Haberdashers' Hatcham College (Good) and Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE4 1DJ?

The closest station to SE4 1DJ is Brockley in TfL zone 2, about 261 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE4 1DJ?

SE4 1DJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,887 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE4 1DJ (New Cross South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE4 1DJ is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ade Adewunmi (Green Party), El Fry (Green Party) and Rotimi Skyers (Green Party).