Station Approach is in London and in Bromley district. SE26 5FD is located in the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beckenham. This postcode has been in use since 2017-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Approach, London, SE26 5FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 5FH, SE26 5FE, SE26 5BG, SE26 5FG, SE26 5BN, SE26 5FF, SE26 5AZ, SE26 5BF, SE6 3NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE26 5FD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 5FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60% 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 | 35.1% | 60% | 24.9% | 37.9% | 22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 32.1% | -19.6% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (95.5%) 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 | 56.5% | 67.9% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 19.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 27.6% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 3.4% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -9.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around SE26 5FD this area, 1.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 82.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 1.5% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 1.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 4.5% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 7.5% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.8% | 82.8% | 27.0% | 33.8% | 49.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 91.6% | 66.1% | -25.5% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 65.3% 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 | 86.5% | 65.3% | -21.2% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 11.7% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 11% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 64.8% | -20.7% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 16% | 12.8% | 2.9% | 13.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 1% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Approach was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 21 11 Station Approach, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-03-31 | £319,473 |
| Flat 9 3 Station Approach, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2025-02-24 | £354,555 |
| Flat 13 11 Station Approach, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-12-13 | £318,040 |
| Flat 14 3 Station Approach, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-11-07 | £316,719 |
| Flat 7 3 Station Approach, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-03-25 | £344,456 |
SE26 5FD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 206 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haseltine Primary School Haseltine Road , Bell Green SE26 5AD | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School 208 Sydenham Road , SE26 5SE | 3out of 4 | 597 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 | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adamsrill Primary School Adamsrill Road , Sydenham SE26 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Primary School Elfrida Crescent , Bellingham SE6 3EN | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 4,650 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,269 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 | 3,037 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,824 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,894 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 909 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 973 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 | 1,916 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 2,104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Cafe | Kings Cafe Renal Dialysis Sydenham Unit E, Broomsleigh Business Park | 70 yd | |
| Mandala Jiu Jitsu School | Unit C, Broomsleigh Business Park | 107 yd | |
| Aytens Cafe | 295 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 361 yd | |
| Compass ( Inside Sainsbury's) | Sava Centre, Southend Lane | 664 yd | |
| My Front Room | 341 Sydenham Road, London | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | 401 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 443 yd | |
| The Bell Flex | The Bell, 59 Bell Green | 629 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Football Club (2010) Ltd | Crystal Palace Football Club Traini, Copers Cope Road | 754 yd | |
| The Alfred | 178 Sydenham Road, London | 817 yd | |
| HSBC Sports And Social Club | Sports Ground, Lennard Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World | 305 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 361 yd | |
| M&J Caribbean Takeaway | 337 Sydenham Road, London | 679 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 295 Sydenham Road, London | 709 yd | |
| Caribbean Bites | 293 Sydenham Road, London | 709 yd | |
| Barakah | 299 Sydenham Road, London | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 416 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 And 2, Bell Green Retail Park | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Flex Gym UNIT A6 UNIT A6 WORSLEY BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 60 yd |
| Lewisham Indoor Bowls Centre Kangley Bridge Road | indoor bowls | 151 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst Sports Ground WORSLEY BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 158 yd |
| Footsies Social Club Ltd (Closed) Worsley Bridge Road | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| The Beckenham Gym (Closed) NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK SPORTS GROUND NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK SPORTS GROUND COPERS COPE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 306 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 | 321 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc Academy Copers Cope Road | artificial grass pitch | 389 yd |
| Sydenham Sports Club GATEWAY BUSINESS CENTRE GATEWAY BUSINESS CENTRE KANGLEY BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc Training Ground Copers Cope Road | grass pitches | 740 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 | 98.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.7% |
| 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 | 1.3% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 363.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 330.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.