SE26 4BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Lower Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Sydenham ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE26 4BA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00016834 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE26 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE26 4BA.
434
35
£ 53,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 49% social renting, SE26 4BA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-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 4BA. The average age is 35.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE26 4BA is moderate at 66 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 Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
Forest Hill School
Kelvin Grove Primary School
Sydenham School
Alexandra Junior School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- 165 Sydenham Road0.6 km
- Bottle Cave0.1 km
- Fresh & Fruity0.2 km
- Sue Ryder0.4 km
- Superdrug Stores PLC0.4 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Blackbird Bakery Limited0.4 km
- Dragonfly Yoga Studio0.1 km
- The Journey Cafe0.7 km
- Cherry & Ice Ltd0.2 km
- Leo0.1 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Mad Dough0.8 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Gustosissima0.7 km
- Tasty Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Home Taste0.7 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Pavilion0.0 km
- The Dolphin0.5 km
- The Golden Lion PH Ltd0.5 km
- Sydenham Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club0.7 km
- The Alfred0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Costsaver Supermarket0.3 km
- Sainsburys0.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sydenham Station0.0 km
- Sydenham0.2 km
- Penge East0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sydenham Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE264BA · Data under Open Government Licence