Plane Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 6JU is located in the Forest Hill 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 Plane Street, London, SE26 6JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 6AS, SE26 6JS, SE26 6JT, SE26 6AP, SE26 6JJ, SE26 6AR, SE26 6AW, SE26 6JR, SE26 6JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 6JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 53.9% | 55.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 46.1% | 44.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 6JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.2% 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 | 52.6% | 57.2% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 27.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 5.2% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 49.5% | 56.5% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 27.9% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 11.4% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 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.
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 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 14.7% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 5.9% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 7% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 44.1% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.2% 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 | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 25.6% | 26% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 23.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.7% | 12.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 11.3% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 37.5% | 39.2% | 1.7% | 81.4% | -42.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 62.3% 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 | 67.6% | 62.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 13.7% | 15.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.9% | 62.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 27.7% | 26.0% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.2% | 2.4% | -20.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plane Street was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plane Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 104th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% 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 Plane Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £468,500 | 2022-07-01 | £500,271 |
| 27 Plane Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-01-07 | £519,365 |
| 5 Plane Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2013-08-09 | £430,027 |
| 27 Plane Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2012-03-22 | £482,723 |
| 4 Plane Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2011-03-24 | £555,860 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE26 6JU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Grove Primary School Kelvin Grove , SE26 6BB | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 4out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community school | 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 | 623 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,172 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 | 3,651 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,997 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,422 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 721 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 2,045 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth First CIO | The New Generation, 111 Wells Park Road | 103 yd | |
| Mia Dog Cafe Ltd | Mia Dog Cafe Ltd, The Talma | 104 yd | |
| Legendary Community Club | 111 Wells Park Road, London | 106 yd | |
| The Journey Cafe | The Woodman, 110 Kirkdale | 323 yd | |
| The Moustache | 99 Kirkdale, London | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox's | Fox and Hounds, Fox And Hounds | 390 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | Bricklayers Arms, 189 Dartmouth Road | 399 yd | |
| Wood house | Dulwich Wood House, 39 | 598 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 313-315 Kirkdale, London | 904 yd | |
| The Pavilion | 325 Kirkdale, London | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Chicken | 74-80 Wells Park Road, London | 88 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 74-80 Wells Park Road, London | 88 yd | |
| Greedy Chef | 176, Dartmouth Road | 379 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 190 Dartmouth Road, London | 384 yd | |
| Bose Chicken | 121 Kirkdale, London | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 422 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 904 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Wells Park TAYLORS LANE | tennis courts | 397 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 564 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL WESTWOOD HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 881 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 909 yd |
| Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club GRANGE LANE | golf | 1,021 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.