Allendale Close is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 5DX is located in the Sydenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham West and Penge. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Allendale Close, London, SE26 5DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 5DN, SE26 5DU, SE26 5DP, SE26 5DR, SE26 5DL, SE26 5DW, SE26 5DJ, SE26 5RL, SE26 5DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE26 5DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.5% | 51.2% | 9.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 58.5% | 48.8% | -9.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 5DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.2% 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 | 57.5% | 57.2% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 27.2% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 47.4% | 50.4% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 33.3% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 13.7% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 5.8% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 11.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 13.1% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 48.3% | 16.4% | 33.8% | 14.5% |
| Other | 11.4% | 2.6% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% 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 | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.1% | 1.9% | -6.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 9% | 8.9% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 56.4% | 66.8% | 10.4% | 81.4% | -14.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 67.6% 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 | 62.2% | 67.6% | 5.4% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 13.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 6% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.1% | 68% | 6.9% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 23.6% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.6% | 2.2% | -13.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 1.7% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allendale Close was 130.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.3% higher than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Allendale Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sydenham and the 288th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Allendale Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-06-28 | £500,859 |
| 11 Allendale Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-09-17 | £506,638 |
| 3 Allendale Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-01-28 | £278,045 |
| 7 Allendale Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2018-03-26 | £551,962 |
| 11 Allendale Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2015-09-29 | £457,212 |
SE26 5DX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 5,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road , Sydenham SE26 5DS | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School 208 Sydenham Road , SE26 5SE | 3out of 4 | 681 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 | 827 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adamsrill Primary School Adamsrill Road , Sydenham SE26 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,029 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 | 2out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,552 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 | 3,790 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 | 3,527 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,386 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,440 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 | 1,134 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,239 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 | 1,698 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 2,108 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trattoria Raffaele | 94 Sydenham Road, London | 237 yd | |
| The Convivial Cafe | 90 Sydenham Road, London | 245 yd | |
| Blackbird Bakery Limited | Ground Floor Unit, 109 Sydenham Road | 302 yd | |
| ARTIST CAKE | 173 Sydenham Road, London | 313 yd | |
| Family Cafe | 44B Newlands Park, Sydenham | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 237 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 275 yd | |
| FOUR Kitchen | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 275 yd | |
| Poodle Club Ltd | 167 Sydenham Road, London | 275 yd | |
| The Alfred | 178 Sydenham Road, London | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tung Sing House | 100 Sydenham Road, London | 237 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 129 Sydenham Road, London | 275 yd | |
| Supreme Fishbar | 135 Sydenham Road, London | 275 yd | |
| Sydenham Kebab | Sydenham Kebab House, 137 Sydenham Road | 278 yd | |
| Healthy Options (GB LTD) | Healthy Options (GB) (LTD), 142 Sydenham Road | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 193 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 396 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 396 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 675 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 758 yd |
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 802 yd |
| Sydenham Sports Club GATEWAY BUSINESS CENTRE GATEWAY BUSINESS CENTRE KANGLEY BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 904 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 | 999 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,005 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.