Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

ALBION VILLAS ROAD, SE26 4DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBION VILLAS ROAD, SE26 4DB.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE26 4DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SE26 4DB has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 37 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

SE26 4DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albion Villas Road, 0.7km from Forest Hill in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Forest Hill ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE26 4DB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.4M.

Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4DB are sourced from Output Area E00182603 (shared with 14 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 4DB. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.9%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean19.8%
Other / Mixed15.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 1,482,500

1 sales · Mean £ 1,482,500

Detached

£ 1,250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,250,000

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

Crime around SE26 4DB is moderate at 57 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 offences174
Anti-social behaviour134
Vehicle crime46
Other theft40
Public order38

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 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.5 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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Kelvin Grove Primary School

Good602 pupils0.6 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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Forest Hill School

Requires Improvement1121 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • AAR Food Centre0.5 km
  • Ram Convienence Store0.5 km
  • Londis Sydenham1.0 km
  • Travis Perkins Ltd0.9 km
  • Pantry0.6 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Fox's0.5 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.4 km
  • All Inn One0.4 km
  • Prince of Wales0.9 km
  • Bird In Hand0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Brixton Cake Shop0.4 km
  • Food Connects Ltd0.5 km
  • Grove Centre Lunch Service0.7 km
  • Hibagon Sushi & Grill0.5 km
  • The Moustache0.5 km
  • + 54 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Bose Chicken0.5 km
  • Brothers Kebabs0.4 km
  • Gabby's0.4 km
  • Mr Pizza0.4 km
  • Saigon Cafe0.5 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • TESCO0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Forest Hill0.4 km
  • Sydenham Station0.9 km
  • Sydenham1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Forest Hill Rail Station0.5 km