Highclere Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 4ET 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 Highclere Street, London, SE26 4ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 4HJ, SE26 4HL, SE26 4HN, SE26 4AN, SE26 4JP, SE26 4HQ, SE26 4ER, SE26 4EU, SE26 4JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 4ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 52.8% | 55.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 44.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 4ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 51% | 52.9% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 25.5% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7.6% | 6.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 13.9% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 45.4% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 36.6% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 19.8% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 14% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.3% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 30.6% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 9.6% | 1.6% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.3% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 15.4% | 17.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 14.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 21.7% | 18.6% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 17.6% |
| Other Black | 5.9% | 10.3% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 9.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 34.7% | 36.3% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -45.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 71.6% 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 | 70.9% | 71.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 11.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.6% | 7.1% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 71.6% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 22.2% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 3.1% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 0% | -19.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highclere Street was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% lower than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highclere Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sydenham and the 204th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Highclere Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2021-08-10 | £491,442 |
| 84 Highclere Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-11-19 | £363,375 |
| 82 Highclere Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2016-02-04 | £405,769 |
| 77 Highclere Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2014-01-29 | £274,473 |
| 80 Highclere Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2007-05-17 | £489,073 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE26 4ET area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adamsrill Primary School Adamsrill Road , Sydenham SE26 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School 208 Sydenham Road , SE26 5SE | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haseltine Primary School Haseltine Road , Bell Green SE26 5AD | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 400 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,461 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,320 yd | Further education | 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 | 2,852 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,765 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,116 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,758 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A I P Alliance Partnership | St Michaels Church Of England Primary School, Champion Road | 219 yd | |
| Olivi's Treats | 271 Sydenham Road, London | 260 yd | |
| ARTIST CAKE | 173 Sydenham Road, London | 362 yd | |
| Sydenham Tandoori | 144 Sydenham Road, London | 383 yd | |
| Oze Sushi | 335 Sydenham Road, London | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alfred | 178 Sydenham Road, London | 336 yd | |
| Poodle Club Ltd | 167 Sydenham Road, London | 427 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 427 yd | |
| FOUR Kitchen | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 427 yd | |
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| mm fried chicken | MM Fried Chicken, 297 Sydenham Road | 287 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 295 Sydenham Road, London | 297 yd | |
| Caribbean Bites | 293 Sydenham Road, London | 297 yd | |
| Barakah | 299 Sydenham Road, London | 297 yd | |
| Dumplings Thai and Sushi | 289 Sydenham Road, London | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 513 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 674 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 674 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 877 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 313 yd | |
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 449 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 535 yd | |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 630 yd | |
| The Bridge Leisure Centre THE BRIDGE SPORTS & LEISURE CENTRE THE BRIDGE SPORTS & LEISURE CENTRE KANGLEY BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 692 yd |
| Lewisham Indoor Bowls Centre Kangley Bridge Road | indoor bowls | 857 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 920 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 | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.