Westwood Place is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 6PF is located in the Sydenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham West and Penge. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westwood Place, London, SE26 6PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 6RE, SE26 6PD, SE26 6RG, SE26 6BF, SE26 6NW, SE26 6QZ, SE26 6NS, SE26 6NT, SE26 6XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE26 6PF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 49.8% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.2% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 6PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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% | 46.8% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 33.5% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 41% | 51.4% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 33.1% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.2% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 16.4% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 9.5% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 5.5% | -11.3% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 11.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 50% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 10.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 10.9% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 55.3% | 59.6% | 4.3% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 72.9% | 68.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 68.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 24.2% | 23.8% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 1.4% | -18.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 12.7% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westwood Place was 118.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% higher than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Westwood Place has the 19th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sydenham and the 328th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Westwood Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2023-06-16 | £828,850 |
| 7 Westwood Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2021-06-16 | £972,614 |
| 3 Westwood Place, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2011-10-21 | £893,002 |
| 7 Westwood Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2010-11-18 | £991,199 |
| 5 Westwood Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2006-07-28 | £960,255 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| 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 | 833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,451 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 | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 4out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community 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 | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,268 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 | 3,589 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,752 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,215 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,257 yd | Community 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 | 506 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 373 yd | |
| Legendary Community Club | 111 Wells Park Road, London | 508 yd | |
| Youth First CIO | The New Generation, 111 Wells Park Road | 526 yd | |
| Mia Dog Cafe Ltd | Mia Dog Cafe Ltd, The Talma | 526 yd | |
| Grove Centre Lunch Service | The Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood house | Dulwich Wood House, 39 | 736 yd | |
| Fox's | Fox and Hounds, Fox And Hounds | 821 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | Bricklayers Arms, 189 Dartmouth Road | 932 yd | |
| Sydenham Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club | Sydenham Lawn Tennis Club, Lawrie Park Road | 988 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 313-315 Kirkdale, London | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Chicken | 74-80 Wells Park Road, London | 584 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 74-80 Wells Park Road, London | 584 yd | |
| Bose Chicken | 121 Kirkdale, London | 877 yd | |
| Greedy Chef | 176, Dartmouth Road | 930 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 190 Dartmouth Road, London | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 876 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 1,024 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Wells Park TAYLORS LANE | tennis courts | 221 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL WESTWOOD HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 373 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 989 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 992 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 | 994 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.