Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

THORPEWOOD AVENUE, SE26 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPEWOOD AVENUE, SE26 4BY.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE26 4BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SE26 4BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £923k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £923k. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.

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

SE26 4BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thorpewood Avenue, 0.8km from Forest Hill in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Forest Hill ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SE26, SE26 4BY offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £923k, down 4.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00016467 (shared with 7 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 4BY. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.6%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean8.9%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 850,000

4 sales · Mean £ 938,250

Terraced

£ 907,000

2 sales · Mean £ 907,000

Detached

£ 967,500

4 sales · Mean £ 891,250

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

Crime around SE26 4BY is moderate at 55 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 offences167
Anti-social behaviour103
Public order45
Shoplifting36
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good169 pupils0.1 km
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Sydenham School

Good1450 pupils0.2 km
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Eliot Bank Primary School

Outstanding434 pupils0.2 km
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Kelvin Grove Primary School

Good602 pupils0.5 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School

Good364 pupils0.6 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Forest Hill School

Requires Improvement1121 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Boots the Chemist0.3 km
  • Scandough1.0 km
  • Travis Perkins Ltd0.9 km
  • Pantry0.6 km
  • Kiki Market0.5 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Hill0.3 km
  • All Inn One0.5 km
  • Fox's0.6 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.4 km
  • Bird In Hand0.3 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Big Breakfast Cafe1.0 km
  • Canvas And Cream0.4 km
  • Fit For Sport0.1 km
  • Forest Cafe & Bistro1.0 km
  • Hookah Lounge0.3 km
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Brothers Kebab & Burgers0.4 km
  • Greedy Chef0.4 km
  • Lolak0.3 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.4 km
  • Sabah Fish Bar & Kebabs1.0 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • TESCO0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Forest Hill0.4 km
  • Sydenham Station1.0 km
  • Sydenham1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Forest Hill Rail Station0.5 km