SE26 4DN is a safe, established residential area on Sydenham Park, 0.9km from Lower Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Sydenham ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
For families considering a move, SE26 4DN represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4DN are sourced from Output Area E00016872 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYDENHAM PARK, SE26 4DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYDENHAM PARK, SE26 4DN.
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£ 53,700 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE26 4DN 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 37, SE26 4DN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE26 4DN. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE26 4DN is moderate at 52 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
Eliot Bank Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- AAR Food Centre0.4 km
- Ram Convienence Store0.4 km
- Haji & Sons Ltd0.8 km
- Londis Sydenham0.7 km
- Pantry0.8 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Fox's0.4 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.3 km
- All Inn One0.6 km
- FOUR Kitchen1.0 km
- Poodle Club Ltd1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Brixton Cake Shop0.3 km
- Food Connects Ltd0.4 km
- Grove Centre Lunch Service0.6 km
- Hibagon Sushi & Grill0.4 km
- The Moustache0.4 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Bose Chicken0.4 km
- Brothers Kebabs0.4 km
- Gabby's0.4 km
- Mr Pizza0.3 km
- Saigon Cafe0.4 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- TESCO0.9 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Costsaver Supermarket0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.7 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: SE264DN · Data under Open Government Licence