Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SYDENHAM PARK ROAD, SE26 4DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYDENHAM PARK ROAD, SE26 4DH.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

37

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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: SE26 4DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE26 4DH combines high owner-occupation (63%), strong property values (£600k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £600k.

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

SE26 4DH is a mixed residential area on Sydenham Park Road, 0.8km from Lower Sydenham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Sydenham ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

For families considering a move, SE26 4DH represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £600k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE26 4DH are sourced from Output Area E00016872 (shared with 5 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 4DH. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.7%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean11.3%
Other / Mixed14.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 562,500

2 sales · Mean £ 562,500

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

Crime around SE26 4DH is moderate at 57 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 offences163
Anti-social behaviour121
Vehicle crime55
Other theft40
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School

Good364 pupils0.1 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good169 pupils0.4 km
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Sydenham School

Good1450 pupils0.4 km
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Forest Hill School

Requires Improvement1121 pupils0.5 km
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Kelvin Grove Primary School

Good602 pupils0.5 km
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Eliot Bank Primary School

Outstanding434 pupils0.6 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • AAR Food Centre0.4 km
  • Ram Convienence Store0.4 km
  • Haji & Sons Ltd0.7 km
  • Londis Sydenham0.6 km
  • Palace Wine & Food1.0 km
  • + 49 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Fox's0.4 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.3 km
  • All Inn One0.7 km
  • FOUR Kitchen0.9 km
  • Poodle Club Ltd0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Brixton Cake Shop0.3 km
  • Food Connects Ltd0.4 km
  • Grove Centre Lunch Service0.5 km
  • Hibagon Sushi & Grill0.4 km
  • The Moustache0.4 km
  • + 62 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Bose Chicken0.4 km
  • Brothers Kebabs0.4 km
  • Gabby's0.4 km
  • Mr Pizza0.3 km
  • Saigon Cafe0.4 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sydenham Station0.6 km
  • Forest Hill0.7 km
  • Sydenham0.8 km