SE26 4DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Bell Green in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Bellingham ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE26 4DQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4DQ are sourced from Output Area E00182646 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE26 4DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE26 4DQ.
301
32
£ 42,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE26 4DQ 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.
Area Character
With 60% social renting, SE26 4DQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE26 4DQ. The average age is 31.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE26 4DQ is moderate at 81 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
Brent Knoll School
Haseltine Primary School
Adamsrill Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School
Forest Hill School
Kilmorie Primary School
Elfrida Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Sports Direct.com0.0 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.2 km
- Yaaal All In One0.9 km
- Kent House Off Licence1.0 km
- AYES FOOD & WINE LTD0.2 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Railway Tavern0.3 km
- The Bell Flex0.2 km
- FOUR Kitchen0.9 km
- Poodle Club Ltd0.9 km
- Prince of Wales0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Costa Ltd0.2 km
- King's Cafe0.7 km
- A I P Alliance Partnership0.4 km
- My Front Room0.2 km
- Nancy's Community Meals Service0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Cherry Take Away House0.9 km
- Morleys1.0 km
- New World0.9 km
- Perry Hill Fish Bar0.9 km
- The Restaurant Hub0.2 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lower Sydenham0.6 km
- Bellingham1.2 km
- Sydenham Station1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE264DQ · Data under Open Government Licence