SE26 4DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Forest Hill in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Forest Hill ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE26 4DW is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4DW are sourced from Output Area E00016471 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE26 4DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE26 4DW.
254
29
£ 56,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in SE26 4DW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE26 4DW. The average age is 29.4. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE26 4DW 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Sydenham School
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
Eliot Bank Primary School
Kelvin Grove Primary School
Forest Hill 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 Ltd0.9 km
- Londis Sydenham0.8 km
- Pantry0.7 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Fox's0.4 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.3 km
- All Inn One0.6 km
- Prince of Wales0.9 km
- Bird In Hand0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 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
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Bose Chicken0.4 km
- Brothers Kebabs0.4 km
- Gabby's0.4 km
- Mr Pizza0.3 km
- Saigon Cafe0.4 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- TESCO0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Costsaver Supermarket0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Hill0.6 km
- Sydenham Station0.7 km
- Sydenham0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE264DW · Data under Open Government Licence