Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

RADLET AVENUE, SE26 4BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RADLET AVENUE, SE26 4BZ.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SE26 4BZ's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £952k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £952k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 25.5% year-on-year.

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

SE26 4BZ is a safe, established residential area on Radlet Avenue, 0.8km 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 4BZ represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £952k, up 25.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00016466 (shared with 10 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 4BZ. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.8%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean11.0%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 885,000

2 sales · Mean £ 885,000

Detached

£ 1,020,000

4 sales · Mean £ 1,067,500

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

SE26 4BZ has low crime rates — 45 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 offences123
Anti-social behaviour79
Public order36
Other theft27
Vehicle crime27

school Local Schools

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Eliot Bank Primary School

Outstanding434 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 pupils0.2 km
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Kelvin Grove Primary School

Good602 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 pupils0.7 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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Forest Hill School

Requires Improvement1121 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • AAR Food Centre0.5 km
  • Ram Convienence Store0.5 km
  • Kirkdale Convenience0.9 km
  • PURE GYM0.9 km
  • Sydenham Service Station0.9 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Fox's0.5 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.4 km
  • Wood house1.0 km
  • Hill0.5 km
  • All Inn One0.6 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Brixton Cake Shop0.3 km
  • Food Connects Ltd0.5 km
  • Grove Centre Lunch Service0.7 km
  • Hibagon Sushi & Grill0.5 km
  • The Moustache0.4 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Bose Chicken0.5 km
  • Brothers Kebabs0.3 km
  • Gabby's0.3 km
  • Mr Pizza0.4 km
  • Saigon Cafe0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
  • TESCO0.6 km
  • Sainsburys1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Forest Hill0.6 km
  • Sydenham Station1.0 km
  • Sydenham1.2 km