Lockwood Close is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 4HY is located in the Sydenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham West and Penge. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lockwood Close, London, SE26 4HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 4JP, SE26 4JJ, SE26 4HN, SE26 4HW, SE26 4JA, SE26 4JQ, SE26 4JE, SE26 4PA, SE26 4HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE26 4HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 44.4% | 40.3% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 40.7% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 46.5% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.6% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 14.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 19.6% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 6.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 10.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 8.9% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 49.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.4% | 11% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 10.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 66.2% | 69.3% | 3.1% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 80.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 80.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 3.2% | -3.9% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 80.6% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 18.3% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 0% | -18.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lockwood Close was 125.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.1% higher than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lockwood Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Sydenham and the 296th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Lockwood Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-09-05 | £513,694 |
| 12 Lockwood Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2025-03-18 | £543,728 |
| 8 Lockwood Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £507,000 | 2024-10-24 | £527,938 |
| 2 Lockwood Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-04-28 | £619,628 |
| 16 Lockwood Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2019-07-26 | £504,986 |
SE26 4HY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 2,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,300 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 | 320 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | - not rated | 320 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School 208 Sydenham Road , SE26 5SE | - not rated | 401 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School 208 Sydenham Road , SE26 5SE | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adamsrill Primary School Adamsrill Road , Sydenham SE26 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 490 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 | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill School Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,862 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 | 4,338 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 5,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,440 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 | 2,977 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,977 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,889 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,889 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School 4 Recreation Road , Sydenham SE26 4ST | - not rated | 436 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Christian School 145 Perry Hill , Catford SE6 4LP | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Life In London Uk 32 Clyde Terrace , Forest Hill SE23 3BA | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School St George's Church Hall , Vancouver Road SE23 2AG | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTIST CAKE | 173 Sydenham Road, London | 267 yd | |
| Sydenham Tandoori | 144 Sydenham Road, London | 327 yd | |
| Trattoria Raffaele | 94 Sydenham Road, London | 353 yd | |
| Blackbird Bakery Limited | Ground Floor Unit, 109 Sydenham Road | 354 yd | |
| Olivi's Treats | 271 Sydenham Road, London | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poodle Club Ltd | 167 Sydenham Road, London | 290 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 290 yd | |
| FOUR Kitchen | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 290 yd | |
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 353 yd | |
| The Alfred | 178 Sydenham Road, London | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 129 Sydenham Road, London | 290 yd | |
| Supreme Fishbar | 135 Sydenham Road, London | 290 yd | |
| Sydenham Kebab | Sydenham Kebab House, 137 Sydenham Road | 290 yd | |
| Healthy Options (GB LTD) | Healthy Options (GB) (LTD), 142 Sydenham Road | 318 yd | |
| Tung Sing House | 100 Sydenham Road, London | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 378 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 502 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 502 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 705 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 720 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 347 yd | |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 351 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 685 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 750 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 799 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 | 827 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 858 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 | 64 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.