Kirkdale is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 4BB is located in the Forest Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham West and Penge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirkdale, London, SE26 4BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 6JB, SE26 6JD, SE26 4QJ, SE26 4AR, SE26 4BE, SE26 6JA, SE26 4QP, SE26 4NN, SE26 4QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 4BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 55.8% | 6.8% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 51% | 44.2% | -6.8% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE26 4BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 64.7% | 58.1% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 31.8% | 9.2% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 5.7% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 63% | 13.3% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 28.9% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 9% | 4.7% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 10.8% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 5.4% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 13.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 59.1% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 25.3% |
| Other | 10.2% | 1.7% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 11.3% | 8.7% | -2.6% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 58.4% | 53% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 53% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 53% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| European Union | 18.4% | 19.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 8.1% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 9.7% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.2% | 53% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 22% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 11.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 8.9% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 4.2% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 76.7% | -21.8% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 9.2% | 1.5% | 7.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkdale was 76.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% lower than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kirkdale has the 21st lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 324th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134A Kirkdale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-08-31 | £366,918 |
| 150 Kirkdale, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2021-02-22 | £195,965 |
| 142 Kirkdale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2013-03-25 | £703,333 |
| 142 Kirkdale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2009-01-20 | £564,720 |
| 146 - 148 Kirkdale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2009-01-20 | £564,720 |
SE26 4BB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE26 4BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 4,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Grove Primary School Kelvin Grove , SE26 6BB | 3out of 4 | 133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 4out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,216 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,366 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,207 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 673 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hibagon Sushi & Grill | 124 Kirkdale, London | 2 yd | |
| Symply Pizza Ltd | Fox And Hounds, 150 Kirkdale | 2 yd | |
| Saigon Cafe | 138 Kirkdale, London | 2 yd | |
| Jasmine Cafe | 149-151 Kirkdale, London | 58 yd | |
| Food Connects Ltd | 161 Food & Drink-Food Connects Ltd, 161 Kirkdale | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox's | Fox and Hounds, Fox And Hounds | 29 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | Bricklayers Arms, 189 Dartmouth Road | 146 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 313-315 Kirkdale, London | 605 yd | |
| The Pavilion | 325 Kirkdale, London | 671 yd | |
| Hill | The Hill, 45-47 Dartmouth Road | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bose Chicken | 121 Kirkdale, London | 58 yd | |
| Home Taste | 229 Dartmouth Road, London | 158 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 223 Dartmouth Road, London | 158 yd | |
| Greedy Chef | 176, Dartmouth Road | 173 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 190 Dartmouth Road, London | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 55 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 605 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 634 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 899 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 81 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 382 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Sydenham Wells Park TAYLORS LANE | tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL WESTWOOD HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 686 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.