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.
CHELSFIELD GARDENS, SE26 4DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHELSFIELD GARDENS, SE26 4DJ.
351
37
£ 53,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Sydenham School
Forest Hill School
Kelvin Grove Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
Eliot Bank Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SE264DJ · Data under Open Government Licence