Fairlawn Park is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 5RY is located in the Sydenham 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 Fairlawn Park, London, SE26 5RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 5RS, SE26 5RZ, SE26 5LL, SE26 5RU, SE26 5RR, SE26 5RX, SE26 5SA, SE26 5LJ, SE26 5SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE26 5RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 50.7% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 44.4% | 49.3% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE26 5RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 40.2% | 49.8% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 23.1% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 12.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 8.6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 40.7% | 49.5% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 32.3% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 19.2% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 7.6% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 44.2% | 20.5% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 9.8% | 4.5% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.9% 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 | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 11.3% | 14.6% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 12.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.1% | 14.6% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 13.6% |
| Other Black | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 56.5% | 45.9% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -35.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 70.6% | 73.1% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 7.7% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.7% | 73.3% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 19.3% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 2.5% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 2.1% | -17.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairlawn Park was 120.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% higher than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fairlawn Park has the 21st highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Sydenham and the 315th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Fairlawn Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-11-10 | £349,303 |
| 40 Fairlawn Park, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-02-22 | £211,538 |
| 38 Fairlawn Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2022-01-31 | £193,525 |
| 40 Fairlawn Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-08-03 | £208,524 |
| 44C Fairlawn Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2017-09-29 | £297,372 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School 208 Sydenham Road , SE26 5SE | - not rated | 185 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School 208 Sydenham Road , SE26 5SE | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | - not rated | 503 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road , Sydenham SE26 5DS | - not rated | 579 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill School Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,616 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 | 4,226 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 5,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 5,394 yd | Further education | 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 | 3,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,102 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 5,102 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,243 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 885 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School 4 Recreation Road , Sydenham SE26 4ST | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Christian School 145 Perry Hill , Catford SE6 4LP | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School St George's Church Hall , Vancouver Road SE23 2AG | - not rated | 1,665 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Tandoori | 144 Sydenham Road, London | 243 yd | |
| Olivi's Treats | 271 Sydenham Road, London | 245 yd | |
| ARTIST CAKE | 173 Sydenham Road, London | 333 yd | |
| Trattoria Raffaele | 94 Sydenham Road, London | 502 yd | |
| My Front Room | 341 Sydenham Road, London | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alfred | 178 Sydenham Road, London | 132 yd | |
| Poodle Club Ltd | 167 Sydenham Road, London | 443 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 443 yd | |
| FOUR Kitchen | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 443 yd | |
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Options (GB LTD) | Healthy Options (GB) (LTD), 142 Sydenham Road | 279 yd | |
| mm fried chicken | MM Fried Chicken, 297 Sydenham Road | 312 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 295 Sydenham Road, London | 342 yd | |
| Caribbean Bites | 293 Sydenham Road, London | 342 yd | |
| Barakah | 299 Sydenham Road, London | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 470 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 756 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 756 yd | |
| Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 953 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 305 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 | 506 yd |
| Sydenham Sports Club GATEWAY BUSINESS CENTRE GATEWAY BUSINESS CENTRE KANGLEY BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Lewisham Indoor Bowls Centre Kangley Bridge Road | indoor bowls | 614 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Footsies Social Club Ltd (Closed) Worsley Bridge Road | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Metro Flex Gym UNIT A6 UNIT A6 WORSLEY BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 775 yd | |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 844 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.