Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE26 4AT House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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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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7/10
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Area Character

SE26 4AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

SE26 4AT is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Bell Green in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Perry Vale ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4AT 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 4AT. 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.

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

Crime around SE26 4AT is moderate at 77 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 offences159
Anti-social behaviour125
Vehicle crime70
Criminal damage and arson51
Drugs39

school Local Schools

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Adamsrill Primary School

Good448 pupils0.1 km
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Brent Knoll School

Good152 pupils0.1 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.2 km
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Haseltine Primary School

Good395 pupils0.4 km
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Forest Hill School

Requires Improvement1121 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School

Good288 pupils0.5 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Kilmorie Primary School

Outstanding652 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Sports Direct.com0.3 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.5 km
  • Yaaal All In One0.9 km
  • Embas Local0.9 km
  • 165 Sydenham Road0.8 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Railway Tavern0.6 km
  • The Bell Flex0.4 km
  • The Alfred0.7 km
  • The Golden Lion PH Ltd0.8 km
  • FOUR Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.5 km
  • King's Cafe0.9 km
  • Sema's Cafe1.0 km
  • Blackbird Bakery Limited0.9 km
  • Livesey Memorial Hall0.2 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Lidl UK Gmbh0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Cherry Take Away House0.9 km
  • Morleys1.0 km
  • New World0.9 km
  • Perry Hill Fish Bar0.9 km
  • The Restaurant Hub0.5 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lower Sydenham0.8 km
  • Sydenham Station1.1 km
  • Sydenham1.2 km