Bailey Place is in London and in Bromley district. SE26 5NX 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 Bailey Place, London, SE26 5NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 5NU, SE26 5NY, SE26 5NP, SE26 5NT, SE26 5NR, SE26 5NS, SE26 5PA, SE26 5NZ, SE26 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 5NX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 55.4% | 54.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 44.6% | 45.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 5NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 53.7% | 47% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 33.8% | 10.9% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 49.1% | 49.2% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 31.2% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 12.4% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 22.4% | 5.3% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 7.1% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 10.7% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 43.4% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.6% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.3% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 17% | 15.8% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.6% | 5.8% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 54.2% | 52.3% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -29.1% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 67.2% 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 | 72% | 67.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 10.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 9.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.5% | 67.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 27.5% | 23.4% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 0% | -14.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 18.3% | 6.5% | 11.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bailey Place was 135.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% higher than the Penge & Cator average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bailey Place has the 7th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Penge & Cator and the 143rd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.3%.

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 2 Healey House Bailey Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1999-05-28 | £196,078 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,278 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 | 4,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,664 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 | 563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Infant School Kent House Road , BR3 1JG | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House High Street , Penge SE20 7QR | 4out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,290 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 | 4,024 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,199 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 | 1,053 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Things Cafe | 1 - 2 Station Parade, Newlands Park | 171 yd | |
| Family Cafe | 44B Newlands Park, Sydenham | 224 yd | |
| Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room | 56B Parish Lane, Penge | 233 yd | |
| Naka Cafe | 53 High Street, Penge | 529 yd | |
| Penge Masala | 75 High Street, Penge | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Metropolis | 47 High Street, Penge | 529 yd | |
| The Alexandra | 163 Parish Lane, Penge | 532 yd | |
| Penge Brewing Co | 21 Southey Street, Penge | 534 yd | |
| Crooked Billet | 99 High Street, Penge | 557 yd | |
| Sydenham Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club | Sydenham Lawn Tennis Club, Lawrie Park Road | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Fish & Chips | 3 Newlands Park, Sydenham | 184 yd | |
| Tangs Chinese Takeaway | 4 Parish Lane, Penge | 235 yd | |
| Himalayan Kitchen | 17 Penge Lane, Penge | 473 yd | |
| Barnies Burgers | 79 High Street, Penge | 529 yd | |
| Chef Karnavar At Home | 79 High Street, Penge | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 569 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 666 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 688 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 688 yd | |
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 583 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 927 yd |
| Harris Academy Bromley LENNARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 yd |
| Sydenham Sports Club GATEWAY BUSINESS CENTRE GATEWAY BUSINESS CENTRE KANGLEY BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.