Peak Hill is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 4LR 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 Peak Hill, London, SE26 4LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 4QG, SE26 4LS, SE26 4QQ, SE26 4LQ, SE26 4LT, SE26 4QT, SE26 4NS, SE26 4EH, SE26 4LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 4LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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% | 55.5% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 48% | 44.5% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 4LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 52.8% | 57% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 25.7% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (87%) 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 | 55.6% | 59.2% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 27.8% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 59.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 13.2% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 3.5% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 4.8% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 14% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 59.6% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 25.8% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.2% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.6% | 7.4% | -4.2% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 65.2% | 63.7% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -17.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 71.2% | 71.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 7.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 68.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 2.1% | -14.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peak Hill was 127.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% higher than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Peak Hill has the 18th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sydenham and the 301st highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Peak Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £536,751 | 2024-11-20 | £549,418 |
| 34 Peak Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-11-08 | £401,023 |
| 26 Peak Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-08-16 | £652,847 |
| 40 Peak Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-04-15 | £594,208 |
| 4 Peak Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-01-31 | £497,775 |
SE26 4LR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 4LR 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 | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 5,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School Kelvin Grove , SE26 6BB | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 4out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,141 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 | 3,318 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,630 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,172 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,835 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamma Dough Sydenham | 299 Kirkdale, London | 182 yd | |
| Mamma Dough Sydenham | 299 Kirkdale, London | 182 yd | |
| Food Connects Ltd | 161 Food & Drink-Food Connects Ltd, 161 Kirkdale | 242 yd | |
| Nando's | 303 Kirkdale, London | 281 yd | |
| Grove Centre Lunch Service | The Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox's | Fox and Hounds, Fox And Hounds | 281 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 313-315 Kirkdale, London | 335 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | Bricklayers Arms, 189 Dartmouth Road | 393 yd | |
| The Pavilion | 325 Kirkdale, London | 396 yd | |
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bose Chicken | 121 Kirkdale, London | 318 yd | |
| Home Taste | 229 Dartmouth Road, London | 397 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 223 Dartmouth Road, London | 397 yd | |
| Greedy Chef | 176, Dartmouth Road | 432 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 190 Dartmouth Road, London | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 274 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 335 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 362 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 601 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 601 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 284 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 561 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 580 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL WESTWOOD HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 783 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 797 yd |
| Sydenham Wells Park TAYLORS LANE | tennis courts | 801 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 866 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.