Sydenham Park is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 4DN is located in the Sydenham 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 Sydenham Park, London, SE26 4DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 4DP, SE26 4DL, SE26 4DY, SE26 4DH, SE26 4DX, SE26 4EB, SE26 4DJ, SE26 4DR, SE26 4ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 4DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 50.8% | 54.2% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 45.8% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.3% | 37.1% | -12.2% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 48% | 10.8% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 56.5% | 56.3% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 30.9% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 9.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around SE26 4DN this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 9.7% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.8% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 50.6% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.7% 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 | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 5.2% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.7% | 3.2% | -6.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 59.2% | 67.7% | 8.5% | 81.4% | -13.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 74.3% 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 | 73.5% | 74.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 8.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 74.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 18.3% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 0.9% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 0.6% | -15.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sydenham Park was 63.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.6% lower than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sydenham Park has the 20th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sydenham and the 266th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.5%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Park Mansions Sydenham Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2006-10-10 | £370,628 |
SE26 4DN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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 4DN 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,225 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 | 4,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 5,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School Kelvin Grove , SE26 6BB | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 4out of 4 | 579 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 624 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 | 205 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,556 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 | 2,952 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic Burek | 227 Dartmouth Road, London | 363 yd | |
| Forest Hill Pools Cafe, | Forest Hill Pools Cafe, Forest Hill Swimming Pools | 376 yd | |
| Food Connects Ltd | 161 Food & Drink-Food Connects Ltd, 161 Kirkdale | 398 yd | |
| Jasmine Cafe | 149-151 Kirkdale, London | 399 yd | |
| Icy Cakes | 109 Kirkdale, London | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bricklayers Arms | Bricklayers Arms, 189 Dartmouth Road | 375 yd | |
| Fox's | Fox and Hounds, Fox And Hounds | 448 yd | |
| Hill | The Hill, 45-47 Dartmouth Road | 584 yd | |
| The Dartmouth Arms | Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 584 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | Bird in Hand, Bird In Hand | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Taste | 229 Dartmouth Road, London | 366 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 223 Dartmouth Road, London | 366 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 190 Dartmouth Road, London | 394 yd | |
| Greedy Chef | 176, Dartmouth Road | 398 yd | |
| Bose Chicken | 121 Kirkdale, London | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 394 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 715 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 736 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 825 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 321 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 393 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 565 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 771 yd | |
| Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill) 26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 861 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.