SE26 4AE is a mixed residential area on Fairwyn Road, 0.3km from Lower Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Perry Vale ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SE26, SE26 4AE offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% 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 — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £646k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4AE are sourced from Output Area E00016774 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRWYN ROAD, SE26 4AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRWYN ROAD, SE26 4AE.
375
38
£ 56,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE26 4AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SE26 4AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £646k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £646k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE26 4AE. The average age is 38.3. 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
£ 646,000
1 sales · Mean £ 646,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE26 4AE is moderate at 64 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School
Adamsrill Primary School
Brent Knoll School
Forest Hill School
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School
Haseltine Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Sports Direct.com0.4 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Kent House Off Licence0.9 km
- AYES FOOD & WINE LTD0.4 km
- Haji & Sons Ltd0.7 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Railway Tavern0.7 km
- The Bell Flex0.5 km
- FOUR Kitchen0.6 km
- Poodle Club Ltd0.6 km
- Prince of Wales0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Costa Ltd0.7 km
- King's Cafe0.9 km
- A I P Alliance Partnership0.1 km
- Brown & Green Cafe0.6 km
- Caterlink Ltd0.8 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Lidl UK Gmbh0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- The Restaurant Hub0.6 km
- Barakah0.4 km
- Dumplings Thai and Sushi0.4 km
- Healthy Options (GB LTD)0.6 km
- Mamma Dough Sydenham1.0 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lower Sydenham0.9 km
- Sydenham Station0.9 km
- Sydenham1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE264AE · Data under Open Government Licence