Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

ADAMSRILL ROAD, SE26 4AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADAMSRILL ROAD, SE26 4AN.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,700 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SE26 4AN's 51% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £496k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 11.5% year-on-year.

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

SE26 4AN is a safe, established residential area on Adamsrill Road, 0.2km from Lower Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Sydenham ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

The people who live in SE26 4AN are typical of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £496k, down 11.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00016835 (shared with 5 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 4AN. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.8%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean18.7%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 429,000

14 sales · Mean £ 424,107

Semi-Detached

£ 585,000

6 sales · Mean £ 576,666

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

SE26 4AN has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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 offences164
Anti-social behaviour88
Vehicle crime63
Criminal damage and arson37
Drugs33

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.2 km
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Adamsrill Primary School

Good448 pupils0.3 km
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Forest Hill School

Requires Improvement1121 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School

Good288 pupils0.4 km
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Brent Knoll School

Good152 pupils0.5 km
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Haseltine Primary School

Good395 pupils0.6 km
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St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School

Good364 pupils0.7 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Hannells Wine Store0.6 km
  • Perry Vale convenience0.6 km
  • Siddons News0.8 km
  • Newland News0.9 km
  • Adamas Food0.6 km
  • + 45 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Perry Hill Pub0.9 km
  • Cherry & Ice Ltd0.6 km
  • Leo0.7 km
  • Sugarhill Cafe0.9 km
  • Trattoria Raffaele0.5 km
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Caribbean Bites0.4 km
  • Mr Kebabish0.5 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.4 km
  • The Restaurant Hub0.8 km
  • Barakah0.4 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Dolphin0.4 km
  • Railway Tavern0.8 km
  • The Bell Flex0.6 km
  • FOUR Kitchen0.4 km
  • Poodle Club Ltd0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Costsaver Supermarket0.6 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sydenham Station0.8 km
  • Sydenham0.8 km
  • Lower Sydenham0.9 km