Linden Grove is in London and in Bromley district. SE26 5PH 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 Linden Grove, London, SE26 5PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE20 7LN, SE20 7LH, SE20 7ED, SE20 7LR, SE20 7LS, SE20 7EE, SE20 7LL, SE20 7LJ, SE26 5PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 5PH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 50.2% | 53.3% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 46.7% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 5PH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 49.8% | 36.9% | -12.9% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 51.5% | 22.8% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.5% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (92%) 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 | 51.3% | 53.3% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 33% | 38.7% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 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.
In the area around SE26 5PH this area, 7.1% 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 69.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 7.1% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 7.5% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 9.8% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.9% | 69.2% | 20.3% | 33.8% | 35.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 0.3% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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 | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 73.3% | 73.1% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 79.5% | 76.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 76.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 13.5% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 1.9% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linden Grove was 67.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Penge & Cator average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Linden Grove has the 14th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Penge & Cator and the 341st highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Linden Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2025-02-14 | £766,906 |
| 18 Linden Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2024-03-14 | £850,507 |
| 19 Linden Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £808,000 | 2023-09-26 | £838,237 |
| 12A Linden Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £263,600 | 2023-07-14 | £259,211 |
| Top Floor Flat 11 Linden Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-07-04 | £299,922 |
| Full-Time Employee | 176 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| 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 | 2,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 4,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | - not rated | 465 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | - not rated | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Primary School Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | - not rated | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road , Sydenham SE26 5DS | - not rated | 570 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 | 927 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 927 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 2,013 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 | 3,123 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 | 4,217 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,217 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Park School 2 Blean Grove , Penge SE20 8QU | - not rated | 622 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School 4 Recreation Road , Sydenham SE26 4ST | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School, GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room | 56B Parish Lane, Penge | 110 yd | |
| Little Things Cafe | 1 - 2 Station Parade, Newlands Park | 121 yd | |
| Blackbird Bakery | 107 High Street, Penge | 359 yd | |
| Naka Cafe | 53 High Street, Penge | 360 yd | |
| Penge Masala | 75 High Street, Penge | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penge Brewing Co | 21 Southey Street, Penge | 346 yd | |
| Craft Metropolis | 47 High Street, Penge | 360 yd | |
| Crooked Billet | 99 High Street, Penge | 363 yd | |
| The Alexandra | 163 Parish Lane, Penge | 394 yd | |
| Pawleyne Arms | 156 High Street, Penge | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangs Chinese Takeaway | 4 Parish Lane, Penge | 81 yd | |
| Tasty Fish & Chips | 3 Newlands Park, Sydenham | 113 yd | |
| Himalayan Kitchen | 17 Penge Lane, Penge | 283 yd | |
| Barnies Burgers | 79 High Street, Penge | 360 yd | |
| Chef Karnavar At Home | 79 High Street, Penge | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 378 yd | |
| Iceland | Blenheim Shopping Centre, High Street | 542 yd | |
| Mega Saver | 183 - 189 High Street, Penge | 669 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 158 - 162 High Street, Penge | 786 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Kent House HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Royston Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FRANKLIN ROAD | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Harris Academy Bromley LENNARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Cator Park CATOR PARK PAVILION CATOR PARK PAVILION ALDERSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,093 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.