SE26 4DL is a mixed residential area on Sydenham Park Road, 0.8km from Lower Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Sydenham ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00016872 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYDENHAM PARK ROAD, SE26 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYDENHAM PARK ROAD, SE26 4DL.
345
37
£ 53,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE26 4DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SE26 4DL is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE26 4DL. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
Semi-Detached
£ 632,000
1 sales · Mean £ 632,000
Flat
£ 749,500
1 sales · Mean £ 749,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE26 4DL is moderate at 55 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
Sydenham School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Kelvin Grove Primary School
Forest Hill School
Eliot Bank Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- AAR Food Centre0.3 km
- Ram Convienence Store0.3 km
- Haji & Sons Ltd0.8 km
- Londis Sydenham0.7 km
- Pantry0.9 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Fox's0.4 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.3 km
- All Inn One0.7 km
- FOUR Kitchen0.9 km
- Poodle Club Ltd0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Brixton Cake Shop0.2 km
- Food Connects Ltd0.3 km
- Grove Centre Lunch Service0.5 km
- Hibagon Sushi & Grill0.4 km
- The Moustache0.4 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Bose Chicken0.3 km
- Brothers Kebabs0.3 km
- Gabby's0.3 km
- Mr Pizza0.3 km
- Saigon Cafe0.4 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- TESCO1.0 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Costsaver Supermarket0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sydenham Station0.6 km
- Forest Hill0.7 km
- Sydenham0.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE264DL · Data under Open Government Licence