SE26 4BN is a safe, established residential area on Brickwood Close, 0.6km from Upper Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Forest Hill ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
Day-to-day life in SE26 4BN has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £577k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00016474 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRICKWOOD CLOSE, SE26 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRICKWOOD CLOSE, SE26 4BN.
275
35
£ 56,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE26 4BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SE26 4BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 46% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE26 4BN. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 435,000
3 sales · Mean £ 479,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE26 4BN has low crime rates — 46 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.
school Local Schools
Kelvin Grove Primary School
Sydenham School
Eliot Bank Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
Forest Hill School
St George's CofE Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Londis Sydenham0.8 km
- Pantry1.0 km
- R Tucker (Butchers) Ltd0.9 km
- Endora House1.0 km
- Kiki Market0.8 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- All Inn One0.8 km
- Bird In Hand0.7 km
- The Capitol0.8 km
- The Dartmouth Arms0.7 km
- The Pavilion0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- BB & Friends Cafe0.7 km
- Brown & Green Cafe0.7 km
- Caterlink Ltd0.5 km
- Dilz Café0.9 km
- Fu House0.7 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Mamma Dough Sydenham0.6 km
- Master Lin0.6 km
- New Island1.0 km
- On the Hoof (platform)0.9 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.8 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
- TESCO0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sydenham Station0.8 km
- Forest Hill0.8 km
- Sydenham1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE264BN · Data under Open Government Licence