Lawrie Park Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 6DN 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 Lawrie Park Road, London, SE26 6DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 6XL, SE26 6DT, SE26 6DR, SE26 6XB, SE26 6DW, SE26 6DQ, SE26 6BE, SE26 6DL, SE26 6DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 6DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 52.4% | 53.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 46.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 6DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 42.1% | 54.8% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 27.2% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.4% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 44.5% | 47.9% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 37.8% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 10.4% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 12.7% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 56.8% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.1% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.1% 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 | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 6.9% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.7% | 9.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 69.3% | 68.1% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -13.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 66.9% 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% | 66.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 15.8% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 5.8% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 66.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 24.1% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 1.9% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 1.1% | -17.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrie Park Road was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawrie Park Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Sydenham and the 134th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Lawrie Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £536,000 | 2024-12-03 | £541,398 |
| 2A Lawrie Park Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2023-09-11 | £747,661 |
| 30A Lawrie Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2022-07-25 | £318,000 |
| 4 Lawrie Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-06-28 | £644,270 |
| 34 Lawrie Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-06-04 | £618,499 |
SE26 6DN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 6DN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,531 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 | 4,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School Kelvin Grove , SE26 6BB | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road , Sydenham SE26 5DS | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road , Sydenham SE26 5DS | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,016 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,681 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 5,215 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,670 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,764 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 | 513 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity School 4 Recreation Road , Sydenham SE26 4ST | - not rated | 585 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Life In London Uk 32 Clyde Terrace , Forest Hill SE23 3BA | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Park School 2 Blean Grove , Penge SE20 8QU | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COBB'S CORNER CAFE LTD | 260 Kirkdale, London | 160 yd | |
| Sugarhill Cafe | Sugahill Cafe, 250 Kirkdale | 185 yd | |
| Kozan | Kozan Kebab - Fish & Chips, 321 Kirkdale | 215 yd | |
| Kozan Kebab - Fish & Chips | 321 Kirkdale, London | 215 yd | |
| Nando's | 303 Kirkdale, London | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | 313-315 Kirkdale, London | 214 yd | |
| The Pavilion | 325 Kirkdale, London | 224 yd | |
| Sydenham Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club | Sydenham Lawn Tennis Club, Lawrie Park Road | 538 yd | |
| Fox's | Fox and Hounds, Fox And Hounds | 639 yd | |
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selim Kebab | 26 Sydenham Road, London | 275 yd | |
| Patty Palace Sydenham Ltd | 27 Sydenham Road, London | 372 yd | |
| Vietsan | 40B Sydenham Road, London | 418 yd | |
| Mr Kebabish | Ground Floor Unit, 107 Sydenham Road | 556 yd | |
| Subway | Ground Floor Unit, 83 Sydenham Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 214 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 216 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 435 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 435 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 226 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL WESTWOOD HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 544 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Alexandra Recreation Ground STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Sydenham Wells Park TAYLORS LANE | tennis courts | 804 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 817 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,011 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| Alexandra Junior School Cator Road | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 45.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 45.1% |
| 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 | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.