SE26 4AL is a safe, established residential area on Adamsrill 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. 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 rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00016777 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ADAMSRILL ROAD, SE26 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADAMSRILL ROAD, SE26 4AL.
358
40
£ 56,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE26 4AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 40, SE26 4AL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £375k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE26 4AL. 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
Flat
£ 380,000
4 sales · Mean £ 380,624
Semi-Detached
£ 1,250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE26 4AL has low crime rates — 48 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.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Forest Hill School
Adamsrill Primary School
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School
Brent Knoll School
Haseltine Primary School
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Sports Direct.com0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
- Argos Limited0.8 km
- Shathi Super Market0.7 km
- TO TU LTD0.5 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Railway Tavern0.8 km
- The Bell Flex0.6 km
- The Golden Lion PH Ltd0.5 km
- The Pavilion0.7 km
- FOUR Kitchen0.5 km
- + 4 more
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
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- The Restaurant Hub0.8 km
- Sabah Fish Bar & Kebabs0.6 km
- Tung Sing House0.5 km
- Vietsan0.6 km
- Caribbean Bites0.4 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sydenham Station0.8 km
- Sydenham0.8 km
- Lower Sydenham1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE264AL · Data under Open Government Licence