Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

KIRKDALE, SE26 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKDALE, SE26 4BJ.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE26 4BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SE26 4BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE26 4BJ is a safe, established residential area on Kirkdale, 0.5km from Upper Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Forest Hill ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

For families considering a move, SE26 4BJ represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00016473 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE26 4BJ. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.4%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean20.4%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE26 4BJ has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences135
Anti-social behaviour78
Vehicle crime39
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Kelvin Grove Primary School

Good602 pupils0.1 km
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Sydenham School

Good1450 pupils0.2 km
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Eliot Bank Primary School

Outstanding434 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good169 pupils0.4 km
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St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School

Good364 pupils0.6 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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Forest Hill School

Requires Improvement1121 pupils1.0 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Londis Sydenham0.9 km
  • Pantry1.0 km
  • Kiki Market0.9 km
  • Forest Hill News0.6 km
  • The Butchery Limited0.8 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • All Inn One0.9 km
  • Bird In Hand0.7 km
  • The Capitol0.8 km
  • The Dartmouth Arms0.7 km
  • The Pavilion0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • BB & Friends Cafe0.7 km
  • Brown & Green Cafe0.8 km
  • Caterlink Ltd0.6 km
  • Dilz Café0.9 km
  • Fu House0.8 km
  • + 48 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Mamma Dough Sydenham0.7 km
  • Master Lin0.6 km
  • New Island1.0 km
  • On the Hoof (platform)0.9 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.3 km
  • TESCO0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sydenham Station0.8 km
  • Forest Hill0.9 km
  • Sydenham1.0 km