Davenant Place is in London and in Bromley district. SE26 6AT 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 2018-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Davenant Place, London, SE26 6AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 6HG, SE26 6HQ, SE26 6HE, SE26 6HT, SE26 6UG, SE26 6HH, SE26 6HD, SE26 6HF, SE26 6UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 6AT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 56% | 53.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 44% | 46.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 6AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 44.4% | 42.9% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 42.9% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 2.7% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 48.4% | 58.4% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 5.1% | -10.5% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 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 6AT this area, 7.5% 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 66.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 7.5% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 8.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 8.4% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 66.5% | 19.1% | 33.8% | 32.7% |
| Other | 10.3% | 4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.7% | 5.7% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 70.5% | 67.1% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -14.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 64.2% 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 | 74.5% | 64.2% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 14% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 64.2% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 22.4% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 8.4% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 3.3% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 1.7% | -11.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Davenant Place was 104.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.4% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Davenant Place has the 31st lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 204th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Davenant Place, London, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £1,210,000 | 2020-09-01 | £1,413,606 |
| 4 Davenant Place, London, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £1,257,000 | 2020-08-25 | £1,486,380 |
| 13 Davenant Place, London, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £1,275,000 | 2020-08-13 | £1,507,664 |
| 8 Davenant Place, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £1,334,000 | 2020-03-12 | £1,632,438 |
| 16 Davenant Place, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £1,365,000 | 2020-02-12 | £1,666,299 |
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,066 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 | 4,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Primary School Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | - not rated | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | - not rated | 971 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Maple Road , Penge SE20 8HU | - not rated | 971 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road , Sydenham SE26 5DS | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,805 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 | 3,209 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 | 4,137 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,137 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,638 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 | 548 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woodside Park School 2 Blean Grove , Penge SE20 8QU | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School 4 Recreation Road , Sydenham SE26 4ST | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 1,504 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girl's Day School Trust | Sydenham High School, Westwood Hill | 548 yd | |
| Brown & Green LIFE | Crystal Palace Park, Thicket Road | 557 yd | |
| Pride Of Venice | 27 High Street, Penge | 571 yd | |
| COBB'S CORNER CAFE LTD | 260 Kirkdale, London | 612 yd | |
| Little Things Cafe | 1 - 2 Station Parade, Newlands Park | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club | Sydenham Lawn Tennis Club, Lawrie Park Road | 132 yd | |
| Bridge House Tavern | 2 High Street, Penge | 537 yd | |
| The Pavilion | 325 Kirkdale, London | 669 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 313-315 Kirkdale, London | 680 yd | |
| Craft Metropolis | 47 High Street, Penge | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inthabox | 31 - 33 High Street, Penge | 571 yd | |
| Tasty Fish & Chips | 3 Newlands Park, Sydenham | 630 yd | |
| Selim Kebab | 26 Sydenham Road, London | 676 yd | |
| Barnies Burgers | 79 High Street, Penge | 710 yd | |
| Chef Karnavar At Home | 79 High Street, Penge | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 674 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 680 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 782 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 782 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 74 High Street, Penge | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 138 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL WESTWOOD HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Crystal Palace National Sports Centre CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE LEDRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 699 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace MALCOLM ROAD | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Sydenham Wells Park TAYLORS LANE | tennis courts | 901 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 1,074 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% |
| Median download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.