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.
RADLET AVENUE, SE26 4BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RADLET AVENUE, SE26 4BZ.
266
43
£ 56,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE26 4BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Eliot Bank Primary School
Sydenham School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Kelvin Grove Primary School
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
Forest Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SE264BZ · Data under Open Government Licence