Sydenham Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 5EX 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 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 4PN, SE26 4SZ, SE26 5QW, SE26 5ET, SE26 5NA, SE26 4TD, SE26 4PL, SE26 5QF, SE26 4SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE26 5EX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 47.6% | 47.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 52.4% | 52.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 5EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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% | 56.3% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 29.4% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (89%) 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 | 47.3% | 61.1% | 13.8% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 27.9% | -11.9% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 53.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 11.3% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 6.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 13.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.8% | 53.2% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 19.4% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.9% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.1% 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 | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 9.9% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 60.2% | 57.1% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -24.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, just 41.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 41.6% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -41.6% |
| European Union | 18.7% | 26.8% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 20.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 8.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 14.5% | 11.9% | 1.3% | 13.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.8% | 42.1% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -41.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 23.2% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 18.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 15.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.4% | 8.2% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 8.2% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.4% | 76.7% | -26.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 10.8% | 0.4% | 10.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 11% | 1.5% | 9.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 16.3% | 6.0% | 10.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sydenham Road was 336.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 206.0% higher than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sydenham Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sydenham and the 57th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 160.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 19A Sydenham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2025-03-26 | £230,826 |
| Flat 41 Sydenham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2024-12-03 | £296,324 |
| Flat 41 Sydenham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-12-03 | £298,901 |
| 15B Sydenham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-05-17 | £483,209 |
| Flat 1 53 Sydenham Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2024-02-02 | £723,370 |
SE26 5EX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE26 5EX 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 | 137 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,787 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 | 5,231 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 | 486 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School Kelvin Grove , SE26 6BB | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road , Sydenham SE26 5DS | 3out of 4 | 964 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 | 975 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 775 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,525 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 | 3,908 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 | 3,419 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,982 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,315 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 757 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,277 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 | 1,425 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 2,084 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Hoof Bistro | 23 Sydenham Road, London | 2 yd | |
| Dragonfly Yoga Studio | Unit 1, 22A Sydenham Road | 67 yd | |
| Leo | Ground Floor Unit, 22 Sydenham Road | 77 yd | |
| Kente Coffee Shop | 16 Sydenham Road, London | 96 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | 12 Sydenham Road, London | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion | 325 Kirkdale, London | 165 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 313-315 Kirkdale, London | 222 yd | |
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 341 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 397 yd | |
| FOUR Kitchen | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Palace Sydenham Ltd | 27 Sydenham Road, London | 2 yd | |
| Vietsan | 40B Sydenham Road, London | 77 yd | |
| Selim Kebab | 26 Sydenham Road, London | 96 yd | |
| Mr Kebabish | Ground Floor Unit, 107 Sydenham Road | 194 yd | |
| Subway | Ground Floor Unit, 83 Sydenham Road | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 98 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 98 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 197 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 222 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 382 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 272 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 522 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 763 yd | |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 780 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL WESTWOOD HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 78.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.0% |
| 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 | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.