Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

DILLWYN CLOSE, SE26 4DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DILLWYN CLOSE, SE26 4DE.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE26 4DE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SE26 4DE has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 8.5% year-on-year.

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

SE26 4DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dillwyn Close, 0.3km from Bell Green in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Perry Vale ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE26 4DE is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £447k, up 8.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00016134 (shared with 5 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 4DE. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.6%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean25.4%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 420,000

19 sales · Mean £ 416,931

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

Crime around SE26 4DE is moderate at 70 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 offences178
Anti-social behaviour137
Vehicle crime65
Criminal damage and arson46
Other theft39

school Local Schools

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Adamsrill Primary School

Good448 pupils0.1 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.1 km
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Brent Knoll School

Good152 pupils0.2 km
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Haseltine Primary School

Good395 pupils0.3 km
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Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School

Good288 pupils0.4 km
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Forest Hill School

Requires Improvement1121 pupils0.6 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Kilmorie Primary School

Outstanding652 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Sports Direct.com0.2 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.4 km
  • Kent House Off Licence0.9 km
  • AYES FOOD & WINE LTD0.2 km
  • Haji & Sons Ltd0.8 km
  • + 37 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Railway Tavern0.5 km
  • The Bell Flex0.2 km
  • FOUR Kitchen0.7 km
  • Poodle Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Prince of Wales0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.5 km
  • King's Cafe0.7 km
  • A I P Alliance Partnership0.1 km
  • Brown & Green Cafe0.8 km
  • Chef's Delight0.8 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • Lidl UK Gmbh0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • The Restaurant Hub0.4 km
  • Barakah0.2 km
  • Dumplings Thai and Sushi0.2 km
  • Healthy Options (GB LTD)0.6 km
  • Mamma Mia Pasta0.7 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lower Sydenham0.7 km
  • Sydenham Station1.1 km
  • Sydenham1.1 km