Venner Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 5EQ 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 Venner Road, London, SE26 5EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 5EF, SE26 5NA, SE26 5QW, SE26 5EG, SE26 5QN, SE26 5ET, SE26 5QG, SE26 6DL, SE26 5EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 5EQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 48.3% | 52.6% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 51.7% | 47.4% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 5EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.2% 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 | 54.5% | 63.2% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 25.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 24.8% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 49.4% | 53.6% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.9% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 8.3% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 63.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 10.3% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 4.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.9% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 63.2% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 29.4% |
| Other | 10.6% | 2.6% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 10.1% | 8.5% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.7% | 10.2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 60.4% | 58.5% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 66.8% | 62.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 13.3% | 14% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 6.6% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65% | 62.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 23.9% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 4% | -6.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 2.9% | -11.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Venner Road was 125.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% higher than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Venner Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Sydenham and the 299th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9B Venner Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £498,000 | 2024-03-05 | £528,006 |
| Basement Flat 7 Venner Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £463,000 | 2023-06-16 | £476,785 |
| Garden Flat 25 Venner Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-01-09 | £516,545 |
| Flat 3 5 Venner Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-04-13 | £394,555 |
| Flat 1 19 Venner Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2021-11-12 | £46,483 |
SE26 5EQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| 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 | 2,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 5,101 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 | 660 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road , Sydenham SE26 5DS | - not rated | 817 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road , Sydenham SE26 5DS | - not rated | 817 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School 208 Sydenham Road , SE26 5SE | - not rated | 946 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 | 946 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 898 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill School Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,364 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 | 3,772 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 5,191 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 | 3,540 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,540 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,040 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,442 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 5,442 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 | 451 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School, GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 789 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Park School 2 Blean Grove , Penge SE20 8QU | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Life In London Uk 32 Clyde Terrace , Forest Hill SE23 3BA | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo | Ground Floor Unit, 22 Sydenham Road | 74 yd | |
| Kente Coffee Shop | 16 Sydenham Road, London | 81 yd | |
| Dragonfly Yoga Studio | Unit 1, 22A Sydenham Road | 81 yd | |
| On the Hoof Bistro | 23 Sydenham Road, London | 143 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | 12 Sydenham Road, London | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion | 325 Kirkdale, London | 156 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 313-315 Kirkdale, London | 221 yd | |
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 412 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 480 yd | |
| FOUR Kitchen | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selim Kebab | 26 Sydenham Road, London | 81 yd | |
| Patty Palace Sydenham Ltd | 27 Sydenham Road, London | 143 yd | |
| Vietsan | 40B Sydenham Road, London | 154 yd | |
| Mr Kebabish | Ground Floor Unit, 107 Sydenham Road | 291 yd | |
| Subway | Ground Floor Unit, 83 Sydenham Road | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 167 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 167 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 193 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 221 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 441 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 277 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 638 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 663 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL WESTWOOD HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 904 yd | |
| Sydenham Wells Park TAYLORS LANE | tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 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.