SE26 4AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Adamsrill Road, 0.3km from Bell Green in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Perry Vale ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE26 4AX is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £364k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00016134 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ADAMSRILL ROAD, SE26 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADAMSRILL ROAD, SE26 4AX.
275
39
£ 48,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE26 4AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SE26 4AX has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE26 4AX. The average age is 39.0. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 345,000
2 sales · Mean £ 345,000
Semi-Detached
£ 402,500
1 sales · Mean £ 402,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE26 4AX is moderate at 70 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
Haseltine Primary School
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School
Forest Hill School
Perrymount Primary School
Kilmorie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Sports Direct.com0.2 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.4 km
- Kent House Off Licence0.9 km
- AYES FOOD & WINE LTD0.2 km
- Haji & Sons Ltd0.8 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Railway Tavern0.5 km
- The Bell Flex0.3 km
- FOUR Kitchen0.7 km
- Poodle Club Ltd0.7 km
- Prince of Wales0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Costa Ltd0.5 km
- King's Cafe0.8 km
- A I P Alliance Partnership0.1 km
- Brown & Green Cafe0.8 km
- Chef's Delight0.8 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- The Restaurant Hub0.4 km
- Barakah0.3 km
- Dumplings Thai and Sushi0.3 km
- Healthy Options (GB LTD)0.6 km
- Mamma Mia Pasta0.7 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lower Sydenham0.7 km
- Sydenham Station1.1 km
- Sydenham1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE264AX · Data under Open Government Licence