Kangley Bridge Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE26 5AW is located in the Penge & Cator 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 Kangley Bridge Road, London, SE26 5AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 5BW, SE26 5TW, SE26 5FF, SE26 5FE, SE26 5DA, SE26 5DD, SE26 5FG, SE26 5FH, SE26 5FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE26 5AW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 49.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 37.4% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 48.5% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.2% | 52.3% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 31.6% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12.5% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 11.7% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 8.3% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 51.5% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.5% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.6% 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 | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 9.1% | 7% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.8% | 4.7% | -10.1% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 60.9% | 62.6% | 1.7% | 81.4% | -18.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 68.9% 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 | 74.1% | 68.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 10.2% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 5.9% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 7.5% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 68.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 23.2% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 0.4% | -6.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 2.8% | -17.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kangley Bridge Road was 267.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.4% higher than the Penge & Cator average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Kangley Bridge Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Penge & Cator and the 45th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia International Ltd Kangley Bridge Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,200,000 | 2017-12-15 | £4,276,940 |
SE26 5AW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE26 5AW 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,490 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 | 605 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 | 605 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haseltine Primary School Haseltine Road , Bell Green SE26 5AD | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road , Sydenham SE26 5DS | - not rated | 846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road , Sydenham SE26 5DS | - not rated | 846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 945 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill School Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW | - not rated | 946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 4,404 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 5,403 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,285 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,285 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,148 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 5,148 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Christian School 145 Perry Hill , Catford SE6 4LP | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School 4 Recreation Road , Sydenham SE26 4ST | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook School 2 Hayne Road , BR3 4HY | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Cafe | Kings Cafe Renal Dialysis Sydenham Unit E, Broomsleigh Business Park | 335 yd | |
| Mandala Jiu Jitsu School | Unit C, Broomsleigh Business Park | 372 yd | |
| Aytens Cafe | 295 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 631 yd | |
| Olivi's Treats | 271 Sydenham Road, London | 655 yd | |
| My Front Room | 341 Sydenham Road, London | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | 401 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 610 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Football Club (2010) Ltd | Crystal Palace Football Club Traini, Copers Cope Road | 637 yd | |
| The Alfred | 178 Sydenham Road, London | 649 yd | |
| HSBC Sports And Social Club | Sports Ground, Lennard Road | 681 yd | |
| The Bell Flex | The Bell, 59 Bell Green | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World | 305 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 631 yd | |
| mm fried chicken | MM Fried Chicken, 297 Sydenham Road | 644 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 295 Sydenham Road, London | 650 yd | |
| Caribbean Bites | 293 Sydenham Road, London | 650 yd | |
| Barakah | 299 Sydenham Road, London | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 685 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Footsies Social Club Ltd (Closed) Worsley Bridge Road | grass pitches | 157 yd |
| Sydenham Sports Club GATEWAY BUSINESS CENTRE GATEWAY BUSINESS CENTRE KANGLEY BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| Lewisham Indoor Bowls Centre Kangley Bridge Road | indoor bowls | 294 yd |
| Metro Flex Gym UNIT A6 UNIT A6 WORSLEY BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| The Beckenham Gym (Closed) NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK SPORTS GROUND NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK SPORTS GROUND COPERS COPE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 313 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 | 375 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst Sports Ground WORSLEY BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 423 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc Academy Copers Cope Road | artificial grass pitch | 428 yd |
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc Training Ground Copers Cope Road | grass pitches | 672 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.