Malpas Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE4 1BH is located in the Brockley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Malpas Road, London, SE4 1BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE14 6RN, SE4 1DJ, SE14 6RZ, SE14 6RH, SE4 1SS, SE4 1BE, SE4 1TG, SE4 1DH, SE14 6RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE4 1BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE4 1BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59.2% | 52.3% | -6.9% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 32.9% | 10.8% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 63.4% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 15.0% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 26.6% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 8.2% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 62%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 13.1% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 7.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 8.9% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.8% | 62% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 28.2% |
| Other | 10.4% | 1% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 11.3% | 10% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.5% | 7.1% | -8.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 53% | 56.5% | 3.5% | 81.4% | -24.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 66.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 66.8% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 10.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 10.6% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.2% | 7.1% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.5% | 66.8% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 21.9% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 4.2% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 1.8% | -19.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malpas Road was 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.8% lower than the Brockley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malpas Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Brockley and the 291st lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229 Malpas Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £578,000 | 2025-01-31 | £588,600 |
| 197 Malpas Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £962,500 | 2025-01-07 | £980,152 |
| 229 Malpas Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-11-01 | £503,850 |
| 217 Malpas Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2024-10-11 | £828,855 |
| 259 Malpas Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2024-06-10 | £5,200 |
SE4 1BH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Other | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Stainer Community Primary School Mantle Road , Brockley SE4 2DY | 4out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Temple Grove Free School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 4out of 4 | 468 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myatt Garden Primary School Rokeby Road , Brockley SE4 1DF | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lucas Vale Primary School Thornville Street , SE8 4QB | 2out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School St James's , New Cross SE14 6AD | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,681 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 829 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Lee | 4 Brockley Cross, London | 121 yd | |
| Brorritos | BRORRITOS, 8 Brockley Cross | 122 yd | |
| Wickham Arms | 69 Upper Brockley Road, London | 171 yd | |
| Chaska Maska | 171 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 295 yd | |
| Bella Napoli | Ground Floor Unit, 173 Brockley Road | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickham Arms | Flat At, Wickham Arms, 69 Upper Brockley Road | 304 yd | |
| Brockley Social Club | 240-242 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 603 yd | |
| 88 Lounge Ltd | Ground Floor Unit, 199-201 Lewisham Way | 673 yd | |
| The Royal George | 85 Tanners Hill, London | 765 yd | |
| THE FAT WALRUS | The Fat Walrus, 44 Lewisham Way | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Taj | 259 Malpas Road, London | 2 yd | |
| Urban Yak Ltd | 259 Malpas Road, London | 2 yd | |
| OLIVER'S FOOD 4 LIFE | 12 Brockley Cross, London | 121 yd | |
| Sikatio | Ground Floor Unit, 5 Brockley Cross | 176 yd | |
| Doorstep Bakery | 23 Brockley Cross, London | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Langtry, 180 Brockley Road | 302 yd | |
| SPAR | Spar Convenience Store, 4 Mantle Road | 307 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, 209-211 Mantle Road | 465 yd | |
| Tesco | 215-223 Lewisham Way, London | 679 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 294 - 296 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Hill Park ST. CATHERINES DRIVE | tennis courts | 786 yd |
| Goldsmiths College GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE LEWISHAM WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Haberdashers Askes Hatcham College (Sports Field) HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND ST ASAPH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,020 yd |
| Hilly Fields EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,029 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.