Hazel Grove is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 4JE 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 Hazel Grove, London, SE26 4JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 4JD, SE26 4JY, SE26 4JQ, SE26 4JJ, SE26 4JH, SE26 4JT, SE26 5GJ, SE26 4JP, SE26 4HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE26 4JE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 4JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 44.8% | 43.3% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 23.5% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Separated | 9.9% | 12.2% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 18.7% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.3% | -4.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.9% | 45.6% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 32.8% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 14.5% | -7.0% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 22.5% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 18.5% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 25% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.3% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 9% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| Black African | 11.7% | 16% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.7% | 14.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 13.5% |
| Other Black | 8.4% | 5.7% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 52.8% | 41.3% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -40.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 71.5% | 69.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 10.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 7.7% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.6% | 69.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 25.3% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 1.3% | -18.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hazel Grove was 190.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% higher than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hazel Grove has the 5th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Sydenham and the 161st highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Hazel Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2006-03-17 | £234,522 |
| 90 Hazel Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2002-10-28 | £129,922 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE26 4JE 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 | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School 208 Sydenham Road , SE26 5SE | - not rated | 309 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 | 309 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | - not rated | 373 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adamsrill Primary School Adamsrill Road , Sydenham SE26 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 580 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 | 652 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill School Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,774 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 | 4,239 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 5,240 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 | 3,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,005 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 5,005 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,287 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 | 534 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Christian School 145 Perry Hill , Catford SE6 4LP | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Life In London Uk 32 Clyde Terrace , Forest Hill SE23 3BA | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School St George's Church Hall , Vancouver Road SE23 2AG | - not rated | 1,382 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 | 123 yd | |
| Sydenham Tandoori | 144 Sydenham Road, London | 170 yd | |
| Trattoria Raffaele | 94 Sydenham Road, London | 271 yd | |
| Olivi's Treats | 271 Sydenham Road, London | 296 yd | |
| The Convivial Cafe | 90 Sydenham Road, London | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poodle Club Ltd | 167 Sydenham Road, London | 195 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 195 yd | |
| FOUR Kitchen | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 195 yd | |
| The Alfred | 178 Sydenham Road, London | 232 yd | |
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Options (GB LTD) | Healthy Options (GB) (LTD), 142 Sydenham Road | 164 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 129 Sydenham Road, London | 195 yd | |
| Supreme Fishbar | 135 Sydenham Road, London | 195 yd | |
| Sydenham Kebab | Sydenham Kebab House, 137 Sydenham Road | 201 yd | |
| Tung Sing House | 100 Sydenham Road, London | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 277 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 486 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 486 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 735 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 495 yd | |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 496 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 709 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 | 757 yd |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 775 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 794 yd |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 855 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 | 54 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.