Venner Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE26 5HU 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 Venner Road, London, SE26 5HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 5HR, SE26 5JF, SE26 5JG, SE26 5JD, SE26 5JE, SE26 5HS, SE26 5JB, SE26 5JA, SE26 5HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 5HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 54.7% | 53.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 45.3% | 46.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 5HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 48% | 53.7% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 29.4% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.5% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55% | 50.4% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 32% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5HU this area, 9.1% 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 63.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 9.1% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 4.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 7.5% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 8.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 63.5% | 20.9% | 33.8% | 29.7% |
| Other | 7.8% | 4.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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 | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 3.5% | -2.6% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.7% | 8.1% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 63% | 68.2% | 5.2% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 78.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 78.2% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.6% | 78.5% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 17.3% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 0.4% | -14.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Venner Road was 10.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.2% lower than the Penge & Cator average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Venner Road has the lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Penge & Cator and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Venner Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2024-11-05 | £987,883 |
| 57B Venner Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2024-05-31 | £812,243 |
| 87 Venner Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2024-05-29 | £1,005,634 |
| Ground Floor Flat 57 Venner Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-02-23 | £377,258 |
| Basement Flat 57 Venner Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2023-10-20 | £384,696 |
SE26 5HU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,476 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 | 4,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road , Sydenham SE26 5DS | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School 208 Sydenham Road , SE26 5SE | 3out of 4 | 1,237 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 | 1,300 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,370 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 | 3,943 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 713 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,725 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 | 1,969 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 2,419 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Cafe | 44B Newlands Park, Sydenham | 272 yd | |
| Little Things Cafe | 1 - 2 Station Parade, Newlands Park | 356 yd | |
| Leo | Ground Floor Unit, 22 Sydenham Road | 487 yd | |
| Kente Coffee Shop | 16 Sydenham Road, London | 492 yd | |
| Dragonfly Yoga Studio | Unit 1, 22A Sydenham Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club | Sydenham Lawn Tennis Club, Lawrie Park Road | 330 yd | |
| The Pavilion | 325 Kirkdale, London | 542 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 313-315 Kirkdale, London | 590 yd | |
| Craft Metropolis | 47 High Street, Penge | 639 yd | |
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Fish & Chips | 3 Newlands Park, Sydenham | 370 yd | |
| Selim Kebab | 26 Sydenham Road, London | 492 yd | |
| Vietsan | 40B Sydenham Road, London | 515 yd | |
| Tangs Chinese Takeaway | 4 Parish Lane, Penge | 538 yd | |
| Patty Palace Sydenham Ltd | 27 Sydenham Road, London | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 512 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 512 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 568 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 590 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 331 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 636 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL WESTWOOD HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Crystal Palace National Sports Centre CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE LEDRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,036 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,061 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 | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.