Bertie Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE26 5LW 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 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bertie Road, London, SE26 5LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 5LQ, SE26 5LH, SE26 5LG, SE26 5DS, SE26 5DT, SE26 5LE, SE26 5DR, BR3 1JY, SE26 5LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE26 5LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE26 5LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 31.2% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 59.5% | 12.2% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 3.2% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) 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% | 57.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.6% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 8.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 5LW this area, 6.4% 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 67.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 6.4% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 8% | -9.7% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 11.6% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.1% | 67.1% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 33.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 80.2% | 82.5% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 82.4% | 82.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 81.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 14.9% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 0.6% | -12.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bertie Road was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Penge & Cator average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bertie Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Penge & Cator and the 409th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bertie Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2000-12-04 | £942,262 |
SE26 5LW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
SE26 5LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,731 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 | 5,042 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 | 133 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 | 699 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 | 952 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Infant School Kent House Road , BR3 1JG | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,569 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 | 3,689 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 | 3,690 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,952 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Cafe | 44B Newlands Park, Sydenham | 469 yd | |
| Sydenham Tandoori | 144 Sydenham Road, London | 501 yd | |
| ARTIST CAKE | 173 Sydenham Road, London | 551 yd | |
| Trattoria Raffaele | 94 Sydenham Road, London | 560 yd | |
| Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room | 56B Parish Lane, Penge | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 560 yd | |
| Poodle Club Ltd | 167 Sydenham Road, London | 572 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 572 yd | |
| FOUR Kitchen | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 572 yd | |
| The Alfred | 178 Sydenham Road, London | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Options (GB LTD) | Healthy Options (GB) (LTD), 142 Sydenham Road | 501 yd | |
| Tung Sing House | 100 Sydenham Road, London | 560 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 129 Sydenham Road, London | 572 yd | |
| Supreme Fishbar | 135 Sydenham Road, London | 572 yd | |
| Sydenham Kebab | Sydenham Kebab House, 137 Sydenham Road | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 511 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 734 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 734 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 995 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 64 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Sydenham Sports Club GATEWAY BUSINESS CENTRE GATEWAY BUSINESS CENTRE KANGLEY BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Harris Academy Bromley LENNARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Hsbc Sports & Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LENNARD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Footsies Social Club Ltd (Closed) Worsley Bridge Road | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Cator Park CATOR PARK PAVILION CATOR PARK PAVILION ALDERSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 935 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 | 955 yd |
| Lewisham Indoor Bowls Centre Kangley Bridge Road | indoor bowls | 1,004 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.