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.
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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37
£ 56,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Sydenham School
Eliot Bank Primary School
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
Kelvin Grove Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
Forest Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SE264DB · Data under Open Government Licence