SE26 4AG is a mixed residential area on De Frene Road, 0.5km from Lower Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Perry Vale ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SE26, SE26 4AG offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £652k, up 12.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00016774 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE FRENE ROAD, SE26 4AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE FRENE ROAD, SE26 4AG.
375
38
£ 56,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE26 4AG 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 4AG combines high owner-occupation (73%), strong property values (£652k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £652k. Property prices are trending up 12.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE26 4AG. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 644,500
11 sales · Mean £ 657,772
Semi-Detached
£ 602,500
2 sales · Mean £ 602,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE26 4AG is moderate at 68 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
Adamsrill Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Brent Knoll School
Forest Hill School
Haseltine Primary School
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
Kilmorie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Sports Direct.com0.4 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Yaaal All In One1.0 km
- Embas Local1.0 km
- 165 Sydenham Road0.7 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Railway Tavern0.7 km
- The Bell Flex0.4 km
- The Alfred0.6 km
- The Golden Lion PH Ltd0.8 km
- FOUR Kitchen0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Costa Ltd0.6 km
- King's Cafe0.9 km
- Sweet Carolina1.0 km
- Blackbird Bakery Limited0.8 km
- Dragonfly Yoga Studio1.0 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Cherry Take Away House1.0 km
- New World1.0 km
- Perry Hill Fish Bar1.0 km
- The Restaurant Hub0.6 km
- New World1.0 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lower Sydenham0.9 km
- Sydenham Station1.0 km
- Sydenham1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE264AG · Data under Open Government Licence