SE26 4AB is a mixed residential area on De Frene Road, 0.3km from Lower Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Perry Vale ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £776k, down 20.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00016777 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE FRENE ROAD, SE26 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE FRENE ROAD, SE26 4AB.
358
40
£ 56,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE26 4AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE26 4AB combines high owner-occupation (69%), strong property values (£776k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £776k. Property prices are trending down 20.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE26 4AB. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 650,000
9 sales · Mean £ 650,444
Semi-Detached
£ 765,000
5 sales · Mean £ 881,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE26 4AB is moderate at 66 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.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Forest Hill School
Adamsrill Primary School
Brent Knoll School
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
Haseltine Primary School
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Sushi Garden - London1.0 km
- Sweet Carolina0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.8 km
- Oze Sushi0.5 km
- Station TEN Ltd0.8 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Bob Wines - Unit 40.8 km
- Centre News0.9 km
- Sweet Delights / Balloon Blossom Eve0.6 km
- Sports Direct.com0.5 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Alfred0.6 km
- Railway Tavern0.8 km
- The Bell Flex0.6 km
- FOUR Kitchen0.6 km
- Poodle Club Ltd0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- M&J Caribbean Takeaway0.5 km
- mm fried chicken0.5 km
- tak0.9 km
- The Restaurant Hub0.7 km
- Caribbean Bites0.5 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sydenham Station0.8 km
- Sydenham0.9 km
- Lower Sydenham1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE264AB · Data under Open Government Licence