Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

NIEDERWALD ROAD, SE26 4AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NIEDERWALD ROAD, SE26 4AD.

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Population

358

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE26 4AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE26 4AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £511k, 69% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 14.1% year-on-year.

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

SE26 4AD is a safe, established residential area on Niederwald Road, 0.2km 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. 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 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £511k, down 14.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00016777 (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 SE26 4AD. 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

White / British69.8%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean14.4%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 467,000

7 sales · Mean £ 482,428

Terraced

£ 521,000

6 sales · Mean £ 528,941

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

SE26 4AD has low crime rates — 45 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 offences150
Anti-social behaviour92
Vehicle crime57
Criminal damage and arson33
Drugs27

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.2 km
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Forest Hill School

Requires Improvement1121 pupils0.3 km
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Adamsrill Primary School

Good448 pupils0.3 km
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Brent Knoll School

Good152 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School

Good288 pupils0.5 km
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Haseltine Primary School

Good395 pupils0.6 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School

Good364 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • Sports Direct.com0.6 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
  • Argos Limited0.8 km
  • Shathi Super Market0.7 km
  • TO TU LTD0.5 km
  • + 48 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Railway Tavern0.8 km
  • The Bell Flex0.6 km
  • The Golden Lion PH Ltd0.5 km
  • The Pavilion0.8 km
  • FOUR Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.8 km
  • Compass ( Inside Sainsbury's)0.8 km
  • Fusion Lifestlyle0.8 km
  • Big Breakfast Cafe0.6 km
  • COBB'S CORNER CAFE LTD0.8 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Lidl UK Gmbh0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • The Restaurant Hub0.8 km
  • Sabah Fish Bar & Kebabs0.6 km
  • Tung Sing House0.5 km
  • Vietsan0.7 km
  • Caribbean Bites0.4 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sydenham Station0.8 km
  • Sydenham0.8 km
  • Lower Sydenham0.9 km