Silverdale is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 4SG 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 Silverdale, London, SE26 4SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 4NX, SE26 4NT, SE26 4ST, SE26 4SQ, SE26 4SU, SE26 4SF, SE26 4SS, SE26 4LF, SE26 4NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE26 4SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 4SG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.1% 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 | 49% | 62.1% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 24.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 22.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 11% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 2.7% | -7.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 34.2% | 56.3% | 22.1% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 29.9% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 9.4% | -10.2% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 15.8% | -11.9% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 5.5% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 14.8% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 52.5% | 31.9% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 20.6% | 19.6% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 18.6% |
| Other Black | 7.5% | 2.2% | -5.3% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 51.3% | 48% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -33.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 79.9% | 73.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 9.3% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 72.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 17.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 2.6% | -14.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silverdale was 846.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 687.3% higher than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Silverdale has the highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Sydenham and the 11th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 182.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Silverdale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2025-04-24 | £332,553 |
| 63 Silverdale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-03-22 | £408,198 |
| 77 Silverdale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-08-30 | £356,758 |
| 85 Silverdale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2015-10-30 | £361,127 |
| 51 Silverdale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2015-04-30 | £371,248 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 5,467 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 | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | - not rated | 821 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School Kelvin Grove , SE26 6BB | 3out of 4 | 860 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 | 531 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill School Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,393 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 | 4,164 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,777 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 5,187 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 | 3,168 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,168 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,061 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 5,061 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 105 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School, GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 910 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Life In London Uk 32 Clyde Terrace , Forest Hill SE23 3BA | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School St George's Church Hall , Vancouver Road SE23 2AG | - not rated | 1,168 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown & Green Cafe | Mayow Park, Mayow Road | 153 yd | |
| Station TEN Ltd | Shapers, 10 Sydenham Station Approach | 265 yd | |
| On the Hoof | Sydenham Railway Station, Sydenham Station Approach | 279 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | 12 Sydenham Road, London | 282 yd | |
| Nando's | 303 Kirkdale, London | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | 313-315 Kirkdale, London | 290 yd | |
| The Pavilion | 325 Kirkdale, London | 305 yd | |
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 537 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 557 yd | |
| FOUR Kitchen | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Palace Sydenham Ltd | 27 Sydenham Road, London | 299 yd | |
| Selim Kebab | 26 Sydenham Road, London | 335 yd | |
| Vietsan | 40B Sydenham Road, London | 363 yd | |
| Mr Kebabish | Ground Floor Unit, 107 Sydenham Road | 395 yd | |
| Subway | Ground Floor Unit, 83 Sydenham Road | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 290 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 295 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 379 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 379 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 567 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 285 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 325 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 613 yd | |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 777 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 909 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL WESTWOOD HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 914 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.