Newlands Park is in London and in Bromley district. SE26 5PN 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 Newlands Park, London, SE26 5PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 5HY, SE26 5NS, SE26 5NR, SE26 5NT, SE26 5NU, SE26 5JA, SE26 5NP, SE26 5ND, SE26 5NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 5PN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 54.3% | 52% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 5PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 46.4% | 49.6% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 35.8% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) 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 | 54.3% | 55.6% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 31.1% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 12.4% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 10.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 12% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 53.1% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 6% | 1.6% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 5.9% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 68.8% | 75.1% | 6.3% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 71.7% | 75.4% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 8.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 8% | 4% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 75.2% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16.2% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 4.6% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 2% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 2% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 12.9% | 6.0% | 6.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newlands Park was 101.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% lower than the Penge & Cator average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newlands Park has the 10th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Penge & Cator and the 207th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.4%.

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 1 49 Newlands Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-02-21 | £559,006 |
| Flat 2 37 Newlands Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2024-08-05 | £393,347 |
| Flat 1 47 Newlands Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-07-03 | £507,937 |
| Flat 3 47 Newlands Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-02-24 | £455,466 |
| Flat 4 29 - 31 Newlands Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2022-11-04 | £291,127 |
SE26 5PN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5PN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,612 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 | 4,597 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 | 4,659 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 | 639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 710 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 | 762 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 | 1,157 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 | 1,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,564 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 | 3,317 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 | 3,990 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,106 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 | 945 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,722 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 | 2,077 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 2,187 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 | 174 yd | |
| Little Things Cafe | 1 - 2 Station Parade, Newlands Park | 191 yd | |
| Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room | 56B Parish Lane, Penge | 331 yd | |
| Naka Cafe | 53 High Street, Penge | 549 yd | |
| Penge Masala | 75 High Street, Penge | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club | Sydenham Lawn Tennis Club, Lawrie Park Road | 496 yd | |
| Craft Metropolis | 47 High Street, Penge | 549 yd | |
| Penge Brewing Co | 21 Southey Street, Penge | 617 yd | |
| Crooked Billet | 99 High Street, Penge | 633 yd | |
| The Alexandra | 163 Parish Lane, Penge | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Fish & Chips | 3 Newlands Park, Sydenham | 208 yd | |
| Tangs Chinese Takeaway | 4 Parish Lane, Penge | 326 yd | |
| Barnies Burgers | 79 High Street, Penge | 549 yd | |
| Chef Karnavar At Home | 79 High Street, Penge | 549 yd | |
| V Dimsum And Dumpling | 73 High Street, Penge | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 612 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 612 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 612 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 633 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 494 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 827 yd |
| Harris Academy Bromley LENNARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,058 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL WESTWOOD HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,076 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.