Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

KIRKDALE, SE26 4BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKDALE, SE26 4BB.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE26 4BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

SE26 4BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SE26 4BB is a safe, established residential area on Kirkdale, 0.5km from Upper Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Forest Hill ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SE26 4BB offers 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00016481 (shared with 16 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 4BB. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.6%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean17.2%
Other / Mixed17.7%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime around SE26 4BB is moderate at 51 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 offences149
Anti-social behaviour89
Vehicle crime50
Other theft41
Public order39

school Local Schools

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Kelvin Grove Primary School

Good602 pupils0.2 km
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Sydenham School

Good1450 pupils0.3 km
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St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School

Good364 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 pupils0.6 km
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Forest Hill School

Requires Improvement1121 pupils0.9 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils1.1 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • MUNCHBOX0.2 km
  • Mamma Dough Sydenham0.4 km
  • Master Lin0.7 km
  • Morleys South East0.9 km
  • Selim Kebab0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Haji & Sons Ltd0.9 km
  • Londis Sydenham0.6 km
  • R Tucker (Butchers) Ltd0.7 km
  • Twice Sweet0.9 km
  • Endora House0.8 km
  • + 36 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • All Inn One1.0 km
  • Bird In Hand0.8 km
  • The Capitol0.9 km
  • The Dartmouth Arms0.8 km
  • Fox's0.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • BB & Friends Cafe0.8 km
  • Brown & Green Cafe0.6 km
  • Caterlink Ltd0.4 km
  • Chef's Delight0.9 km
  • Dilz Café0.7 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Costsaver Supermarket0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sydenham Station0.6 km
  • Sydenham0.8 km
  • Forest Hill1.0 km