Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

REDBERRY GROVE, SE26 4DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDBERRY GROVE, SE26 4DA.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE26 4DA 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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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE26 4DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 48% 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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SE26 4DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Redberry Grove, 0.8km from Forest Hill in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Forest Hill ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE26 4DA is 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 self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.

Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4DA are sourced from Output Area E00016469 (shared with 8 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 4DA. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.0%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean24.4%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 43%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 1,007,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,007,500

Detached

£ 1,561,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,561,500

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

SE26 4DA has low crime rates — 47 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 offences141
Anti-social behaviour113
Vehicle crime44
Other theft34
Public order33

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good169 pupils0.1 km
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Sydenham School

Good1450 pupils0.2 km
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St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School

Good364 pupils0.4 km
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Eliot Bank Primary School

Outstanding434 pupils0.4 km
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Kelvin Grove Primary School

Good602 pupils0.5 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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Forest Hill School

Requires Improvement1121 pupils0.6 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • AAR Food Centre0.4 km
  • Ram Convienence Store0.4 km
  • Londis Sydenham0.9 km
  • Travis Perkins Ltd1.0 km
  • Pantry0.6 km
  • + 38 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Fox's0.5 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.4 km
  • All Inn One0.5 km
  • Prince of Wales0.9 km
  • Bird In Hand0.4 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Brixton Cake Shop0.3 km
  • Food Connects Ltd0.4 km
  • Grove Centre Lunch Service0.7 km
  • Hibagon Sushi & Grill0.5 km
  • The Moustache0.4 km
  • + 56 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Bose Chicken0.4 km
  • Brothers Kebabs0.4 km
  • Gabby's0.4 km
  • Mr Pizza0.4 km
  • Saigon Cafe0.5 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • TESCO0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Forest Hill0.5 km
  • Sydenham Station0.8 km
  • Sydenham1.0 km