Peak Hill is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 4NS 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 4NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 4LQ, SE26 4NT, SE26 4QG, SE26 4LR, SE26 4LH, SE26 4LB, SE26 4LG, SE26 4SQ, SE26 4SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 4NS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 52.6% | 54.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 45.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 4NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 54.8% | 53.5% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 29.1% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 56.1% | 51.7% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 36.4% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around SE26 4NS this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 9.2% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 7.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 50.2% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.5% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.5% 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 | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 8.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 17.1% | 9.4% | 1.0% | 16.1% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 68.1% | 61.5% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -19.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 81.6% | 81.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 80.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.4% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 1.2% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peak Hill was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.5% lower than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Peak Hill has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sydenham and the 31st lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 97 Peak Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £537,500 | 2024-09-25 | £545,890 |
| 55A Peak Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-04-08 | £327,016 |
| 55B Peak Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-11-03 | £396,674 |
| Lower Floor 87 Peak Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-05-05 | £554,848 |
| 67B Peak Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-10-24 | £430,294 |
SE26 4NS 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 4NS 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE26 4NS 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 | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Other | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,972 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 | 5,185 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 | 159 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School Kelvin Grove , SE26 6BB | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 4out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 989 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 | 541 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 701 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,707 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 | 4,168 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 | 3,244 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,767 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,111 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 | 733 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,797 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 | 207 yd | |
| Mamma Dough Sydenham | 299 Kirkdale, London | 207 yd | |
| Nando's | 303 Kirkdale, London | 255 yd | |
| Brown & Green Cafe | Mayow Park, Mayow Road | 262 yd | |
| Sugarhill Cafe | Sugahill Cafe, 250 Kirkdale | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | 313-315 Kirkdale, London | 295 yd | |
| The Pavilion | 325 Kirkdale, London | 341 yd | |
| Fox's | Fox and Hounds, Fox And Hounds | 413 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | Bricklayers Arms, 189 Dartmouth Road | 504 yd | |
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selim Kebab | 26 Sydenham Road, London | 407 yd | |
| Patty Palace Sydenham Ltd | 27 Sydenham Road, London | 409 yd | |
| Bose Chicken | 121 Kirkdale, London | 440 yd | |
| Vietsan | 40B Sydenham Road, London | 483 yd | |
| Home Taste | 229 Dartmouth Road, London | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 295 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 314 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 399 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 503 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 503 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 259 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 449 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 636 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 738 yd | |
| Sydenham High School Gdst SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL WESTWOOD HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 811 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Sydenham Wells Park TAYLORS LANE | tennis courts | 931 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 | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.