Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

DE FRENE ROAD, SE26 4AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE FRENE ROAD, SE26 4AF.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE26 4AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SE26 4AF's low deprivation rank, 73% ownership, and £671k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £671k. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE26 4AF is a mixed residential area on De Frene Road, 0.5km from Lower Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Perry Vale ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

For serious buyers, SE26 4AF is 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £671k, down 2.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00016774 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE26 4AF. 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

White / British59.4%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean16.7%
Other / Mixed15.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 580,000

5 sales · Mean £ 614,000

Semi-Detached

£ 605,000

1 sales · Mean £ 605,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE26 4AF is moderate at 57 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.

Violence and sexual offences167
Anti-social behaviour122
Vehicle crime64
Criminal damage and arson51
Drugs32

school Local Schools

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Adamsrill Primary School

Good448 pupils0.1 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.2 km
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Brent Knoll School

Good152 pupils0.2 km
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Forest Hill School

Requires Improvement1121 pupils0.4 km
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Haseltine Primary School

Good395 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School

Good288 pupils0.6 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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Kilmorie Primary School

Outstanding652 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Sports Direct.com0.4 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
  • Yaaal All In One1.0 km
  • 165 Sydenham Road0.7 km
  • Bottle Cave1.0 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Railway Tavern0.7 km
  • The Bell Flex0.5 km
  • The Alfred0.7 km
  • The Golden Lion PH Ltd0.8 km
  • FOUR Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.6 km
  • King's Cafe1.0 km
  • Sweet Carolina0.9 km
  • Blackbird Bakery Limited0.8 km
  • Dragonfly Yoga Studio1.0 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl UK Gmbh0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Cherry Take Away House1.0 km
  • New World1.0 km
  • Perry Hill Fish Bar1.0 km
  • The Restaurant Hub0.6 km
  • New World1.0 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lower Sydenham0.9 km
  • Sydenham Station1.0 km
  • Sydenham1.1 km