Addington Grove is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 4JS 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 Addington Grove, London, SE26 4JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 5HQ, SE26 4JT, SE26 4JX, SE26 5HH, SE26 4JY, SE26 5RP, SE26 5HF, SE26 5RT, SE26 4JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 4JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 50.4% | 54% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 46% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 4JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 47.4% | 46.2% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 39.3% | 8.9% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 6.8% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 48.4% | 61.1% | 12.7% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 24.8% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 9.7% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 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.
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 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 14.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 7.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 10.2% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 11.5% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 48.9% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.4% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.7% 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 | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4% | 21.2% | 17.2% | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.5% | 11.5% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 10.5% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 53.6% | 45.7% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -35.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 70.8% 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 | 70.2% | 70.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 11.5% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.1% | 70.8% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 22.4% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 2.7% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 1.8% | -14.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addington Grove was 152.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% higher than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Addington Grove has the 12th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sydenham and the 225th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Grove Court Addington Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-08-11 | £238,067 |
| Flat 7 Grove Court Addington Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £284,500 | 2015-10-09 | £343,977 |
| Flat 7 Grove Court Addington Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2013-05-02 | £315,455 |
| Flat 4 Grove Court Addington Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2007-10-12 | £317,056 |
| Flat 4 Grove Court Addington Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2007-05-24 | £318,291 |
SE26 4JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4JS 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 | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,247 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 | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adamsrill Primary School Adamsrill Road , Sydenham SE26 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haseltine Primary School Haseltine Road , Bell Green SE26 5AD | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road , Sydenham SE26 5DS | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 635 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,734 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 | 4,263 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 | 3,068 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,981 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,266 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 | 753 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 764 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 | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Tandoori | 144 Sydenham Road, London | 158 yd | |
| Olivi's Treats | 271 Sydenham Road, London | 171 yd | |
| ARTIST CAKE | 173 Sydenham Road, London | 190 yd | |
| Trattoria Raffaele | 94 Sydenham Road, London | 374 yd | |
| The Convivial Cafe | 90 Sydenham Road, London | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alfred | 178 Sydenham Road, London | 103 yd | |
| Poodle Club Ltd | 167 Sydenham Road, London | 299 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 299 yd | |
| FOUR Kitchen | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 299 yd | |
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Options (GB LTD) | Healthy Options (GB) (LTD), 142 Sydenham Road | 181 yd | |
| mm fried chicken | MM Fried Chicken, 297 Sydenham Road | 261 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 295 Sydenham Road, London | 292 yd | |
| Caribbean Bites | 293 Sydenham Road, London | 292 yd | |
| Barakah | 299 Sydenham Road, London | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 364 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 611 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 611 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 869 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 552 yd | |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 610 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 | 621 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 746 yd | |
| Lewisham Indoor Bowls Centre Kangley Bridge Road | indoor bowls | 765 yd |
| Sydenham Sports Club GATEWAY BUSINESS CENTRE GATEWAY BUSINESS CENTRE KANGLEY BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 770 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.