Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE26 4AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE26 4AS.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SE26 4AS has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SE26 4AS is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Upper Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Sydenham ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE26 4AS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00016873 (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 4AS. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.8%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean38.8%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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Crime around SE26 4AS is moderate at 59 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 offences170
Anti-social behaviour147
Other theft51
Vehicle crime50
Public order42

school Local Schools

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St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School

Good364 pupils0.2 km
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Kelvin Grove Primary School

Good602 pupils0.4 km
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Sydenham School

Good1450 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good169 pupils0.5 km
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Eliot Bank Primary School

Outstanding434 pupils0.7 km
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Forest Hill School

Requires Improvement1121 pupils0.7 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Haji & Sons Ltd0.7 km
  • Londis Sydenham0.5 km
  • R Tucker (Butchers) Ltd0.6 km
  • Twice Sweet0.7 km
  • Endora House0.6 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • All Inn One1.0 km
  • FOUR Kitchen0.9 km
  • Poodle Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Bird In Hand0.8 km
  • The Capitol1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • BB & Friends Cafe0.8 km
  • Brown & Green Cafe0.5 km
  • Caterlink Ltd0.2 km
  • Chef's Delight0.7 km
  • Dilz Café0.5 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl UK Gmbh0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Costsaver Supermarket0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Mamma Dough Sydenham0.3 km
  • Mamma Mia Pasta0.9 km
  • Master Lin0.7 km
  • Morleys South East0.8 km
  • Selim Kebab0.6 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sydenham Station0.4 km
  • Sydenham0.6 km
  • Forest Hill1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Sydenham Rail Station0.5 km