Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

KIRKDALE, SE26 4BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

275

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SE26 4BL — age 35, 46% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SE26 4BL is a safe, established residential area on Kirkdale, 0.6km from Upper Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Forest Hill ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

Within the SE26 district, this postcode is characterised by a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. 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. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £599k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00016474 (shared with 9 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 4BL. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.6%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean19.0%
Other / Mixed17.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 425,000

4 sales · Mean £ 482,375

Flat

£ 349,000

4 sales · Mean £ 345,250

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

Crime around SE26 4BL is moderate at 50 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 offences150
Anti-social behaviour77
Vehicle crime49
Public order43
Other theft33

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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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good169 pupils0.4 km
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Eliot Bank Primary School

Outstanding434 pupils0.4 km
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St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School

Good364 pupils0.4 km
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Forest Hill School

Requires Improvement1121 pupils0.9 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Londis Sydenham0.8 km
  • Pantry1.0 km
  • R Tucker (Butchers) Ltd0.9 km
  • Endora House0.9 km
  • Kiki Market0.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

56 nearby
  • BB & Friends Cafe0.7 km
  • Brown & Green Cafe0.7 km
  • Caterlink Ltd0.4 km
  • Dilz Café0.8 km
  • Fu House0.7 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Mamma Dough Sydenham0.6 km
  • Master Lin0.6 km
  • New Island1.0 km
  • On the Hoof (platform)0.9 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Costsaver Supermarket1.0 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
  • TESCO0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sydenham Station0.7 km
  • Forest Hill0.8 km
  • Sydenham0.9 km