Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

CHELSFIELD GARDENS, SE26 4DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHELSFIELD GARDENS, SE26 4DJ.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE26 4DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SE26 4DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £513k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 35.7% year-on-year.

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

SE26 4DJ is a safe, established residential area on Chelsfield Gardens, 0.7km from Lower Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Sydenham ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SE26, SE26 4DJ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £513k, down 35.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00016830 (shared with 8 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 4DJ. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.2%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean14.2%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 475,000

19 sales · Mean £ 486,859

Flat

£ 372,000

3 sales · Mean £ 361,333

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

Crime around SE26 4DJ is moderate at 51 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 offences149
Anti-social behaviour133
Vehicle crime53
Other theft39
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School

Good364 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good169 pupils0.4 km
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Sydenham School

Good1450 pupils0.4 km
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Forest Hill School

Requires Improvement1121 pupils0.4 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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Eliot Bank Primary School

Outstanding434 pupils0.7 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • AAR Food Centre0.4 km
  • Ram Convienence Store0.4 km
  • Haji & Sons Ltd0.7 km
  • Londis Sydenham0.7 km
  • Palace Wine & Food0.9 km
  • + 50 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Fox's0.5 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.4 km
  • All Inn One0.7 km
  • FOUR Kitchen0.8 km
  • Poodle Club Ltd0.8 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

69 nearby
  • Brixton Cake Shop0.4 km
  • Food Connects Ltd0.4 km
  • Grove Centre Lunch Service0.6 km
  • Hibagon Sushi & Grill0.5 km
  • The Moustache0.5 km
  • + 64 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Bose Chicken0.4 km
  • Brothers Kebabs0.4 km
  • Gabby's0.4 km
  • Mr Pizza0.4 km
  • Saigon Cafe0.5 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl UK Gmbh0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Costsaver Supermarket0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sydenham Station0.6 km
  • Forest Hill0.7 km
  • Sydenham0.8 km