Burghill Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 4HJ 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 Burghill Road, London, SE26 4HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 4AN, SE26 4ET, SE26 4HN, SE26 4HL, SE26 4AL, SE26 4AD, SE26 4AJ, SE26 4HQ, SE26 4JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 4HJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 53.9% | 55.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 44.9% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 4HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 41.3% | 48.2% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 40.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6% | 1.2% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 5.1% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 53.6% | 55.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 30.6% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 12.1% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 8.2% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 7.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 56% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.6% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.3% | 9.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 8.5% |
| Other Black | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 60.6% | 61.9% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 70.7% 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 | 74.5% | 70.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 14.8% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 3.5% | -5.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 71.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 14.6% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 2.5% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burghill Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Sydenham average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15B Burghill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-07-29 | £500,878 |
| 47 Burghill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2024-05-31 | £1,027,949 |
| 9 Burghill Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2023-10-12 | £1,380,020 |
| 49 Burghill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2023-09-29 | £959,091 |
| 39 Burghill Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2023-01-09 | £988,880 |
SE26 4HJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 28 |
| Other | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,440 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 | 291 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adamsrill Primary School Adamsrill Road , Sydenham SE26 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 378 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 | 507 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haseltine Primary School Haseltine Road , Bell Green SE26 5AD | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 331 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,699 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 | 4,496 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 | 5,290 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 | 2,813 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,725 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,102 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 564 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 573 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 | 1,050 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,694 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 | 210 yd | |
| Olivi's Treats | 271 Sydenham Road, London | 327 yd | |
| ARTIST CAKE | 173 Sydenham Road, London | 407 yd | |
| Sydenham Tandoori | 144 Sydenham Road, London | 439 yd | |
| Oze Sushi | 335 Sydenham Road, London | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alfred | 178 Sydenham Road, London | 404 yd | |
| Poodle Club Ltd | 167 Sydenham Road, London | 458 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 458 yd | |
| FOUR Kitchen | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 458 yd | |
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| mm fried chicken | MM Fried Chicken, 297 Sydenham Road | 347 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 295 Sydenham Road, London | 353 yd | |
| Caribbean Bites | 293 Sydenham Road, London | 353 yd | |
| Barakah | 299 Sydenham Road, London | 353 yd | |
| Dumplings Thai and Sushi | 289 Sydenham Road, London | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 546 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 679 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 679 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 863 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 244 yd | |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 396 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 507 yd | |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 624 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 | 746 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| Lewisham Indoor Bowls Centre Kangley Bridge Road | indoor bowls | 914 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 947 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 | 90.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.4% |
| 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 | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.