SE26 4AR is a safe, established residential area on Willow Way, 0.6km from Upper Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Forest Hill ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE26 4AR offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £329k, down 9.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00016481 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW WAY, SE26 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW WAY, SE26 4AR.
381
31
£ 56,400 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE26 4AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SE26 4AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE26 4AR. The average age is 31.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 345,000
9 sales · Mean £ 349,948
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE26 4AR is moderate at 52 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
Kelvin Grove Primary School
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
Sydenham School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Eliot Bank Primary School
Forest Hill School
Perrymount Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- MUNCHBOX0.1 km
- MMM Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Mr Kebabish0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Gustosissima0.1 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Forest Hill Superstore1.0 km
- Beetroot & Beans0.8 km
- Sue Ryder1.0 km
- The Sweet Reason Company0.8 km
- Three Kings Food & Wine Ltd0.6 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Rebecca Seal0.9 km
- Aga's Little Deli0.8 km
- Blackbird Bakery Limited0.9 km
- Dragonfly Yoga Studio0.7 km
- The Journey Cafe0.1 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Pavilion0.6 km
- All Inn One0.9 km
- Fox's0.1 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.1 km
- Wood house0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Costsaver Supermarket0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sydenham Station0.6 km
- Sydenham0.8 km
- Forest Hill0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE264AR · Data under Open Government Licence