Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE26 4BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

434

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 53,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 49% social renting, SE26 4BA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-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 4BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Lower Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Sydenham ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE26 4BA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00016834 (shared with 12 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 4BA. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.6%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean33.3%
Other / Mixed16.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SE26 4BA is moderate at 66 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 offences162
Anti-social behaviour141
Shoplifting73
Vehicle crime58
Other theft54

school Local Schools

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St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School

Good364 pupils0.5 km
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Forest Hill School

Requires Improvement1121 pupils0.8 km
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Kelvin Grove Primary School

Good602 pupils0.8 km
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Sydenham School

Good1450 pupils0.9 km
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Alexandra Junior School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good169 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School

Good288 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • 165 Sydenham Road0.6 km
  • Bottle Cave0.1 km
  • Fresh & Fruity0.2 km
  • Sue Ryder0.4 km
  • Superdrug Stores PLC0.4 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Blackbird Bakery Limited0.4 km
  • Dragonfly Yoga Studio0.1 km
  • The Journey Cafe0.7 km
  • Cherry & Ice Ltd0.2 km
  • Leo0.1 km
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Mad Dough0.8 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Gustosissima0.7 km
  • Tasty Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Home Taste0.7 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Pavilion0.0 km
  • The Dolphin0.5 km
  • The Golden Lion PH Ltd0.5 km
  • Sydenham Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club0.7 km
  • The Alfred0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Costsaver Supermarket0.3 km
  • Sainsburys0.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sydenham Station0.0 km
  • Sydenham0.2 km
  • Penge East0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Sydenham Rail Station0.1 km