Peters Path is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 6LD 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 Peters Path, London, SE26 6LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 6QW, SE26 6QG, SE26 6QL, SE26 6LB, SE26 6LE, SE26 6JY, SE26 6QH, SE26 6QJ, SE26 6QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 6LD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 46.2% | 52.4% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 53.8% | 47.6% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 6LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 43.7% | 51.3% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 25.2% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 8.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 43.1% | 45.9% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 31.8% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 21.1% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 15.2% | 4.0% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.6% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 32.1% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 10.7% | 2.1% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.3% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 14.1% | 23.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 20.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 22.5% | 15.8% | -6.7% | 1.0% | 14.8% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 40.8% | 30.3% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -51.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 61.8% | 61.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 11.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.7% | 9.5% | -4.2% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.5% | 60.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 30.1% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.6% | 0.3% | -25.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peters Path was 82.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% lower than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Peters Path has the 24th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sydenham and the 364th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Peters Path, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,500 | 2024-06-21 | £380,105 |
| 20 Peters Path, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-12-18 | £464,953 |
| 23 Peters Path, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2022-11-18 | £334,570 |
| 40 Peters Path, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2022-08-26 | £348,699 |
| 7 Peters Path, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-05-27 | £393,834 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE26 6LD 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,550 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 | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 4out of 4 | 951 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 1,231 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 | 785 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,912 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 | 3,825 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,992 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 | 480 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 2,082 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mia Dog Cafe Ltd | Mia Dog Cafe Ltd, The Talma | 159 yd | |
| Youth First CIO | The New Generation, 111 Wells Park Road | 160 yd | |
| Legendary Community Club | 111 Wells Park Road, London | 171 yd | |
| Grove Centre Lunch Service | The Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk | 369 yd | |
| Girl's Day School Trust | Sydenham High School, Westwood Hill | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox's | Fox and Hounds, Fox And Hounds | 443 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | Bricklayers Arms, 189 Dartmouth Road | 541 yd | |
| Wood house | Dulwich Wood House, 39 | 692 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 313-315 Kirkdale, London | 796 yd | |
| The Pavilion | 325 Kirkdale, London | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Chicken | 74-80 Wells Park Road, London | 205 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 74-80 Wells Park Road, London | 205 yd | |
| Bose Chicken | 121 Kirkdale, London | 491 yd | |
| Greedy Chef | 176, Dartmouth Road | 539 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 190 Dartmouth Road, London | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 495 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 796 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Wells Park TAYLORS LANE | tennis courts | 175 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL WESTWOOD HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 387 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 748 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 757 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,051 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,080 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 | 105.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.