Taylors Lane is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 6QL 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 Taylors Lane, London, SE26 6QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 6QJ, SE26 6LD, SE26 6QW, SE26 6QH, SE26 6RA, SE26 6QG, SE26 6QZ, SE26 6QF, SE26 6QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE26 6QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 6QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 56.7% | 52% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 32.5% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 5.5% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 46.9% | 55.7% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 28.5% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.6% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 10.1% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.7% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 11.1% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 47% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.5% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 13.1% | 17.7% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 15.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 8.3% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 60.1% | 53.2% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -28.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
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 | 75.1% | 66.9% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 10.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 12.9% | 10.1% | 1.3% | 11.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 67.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 20% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 2.4% | -9.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taylors Lane was 40.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.1% lower than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Taylors Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sydenham and the 149th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Taylors Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-11-19 | £758,654 |
| 75 Taylors Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2021-08-20 | £638,451 |
| 57 Taylors Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £587,500 | 2021-06-29 | £672,248 |
| 55 Taylors Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2018-02-23 | £730,191 |
| 53 Taylors Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2012-12-14 | £634,858 |
SE26 6QL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,531 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 | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 1,188 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 | 877 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,532 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 | 3,830 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 | 3,917 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,939 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 | 450 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary Community Club | 111 Wells Park Road, London | 240 yd | |
| Mia Dog Cafe Ltd | Mia Dog Cafe Ltd, The Talma | 242 yd | |
| Youth First CIO | The New Generation, 111 Wells Park Road | 243 yd | |
| Girl's Day School Trust | Sydenham High School, Westwood Hill | 334 yd | |
| Grove Centre Lunch Service | The Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox's | Fox and Hounds, Fox And Hounds | 529 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | Bricklayers Arms, 189 Dartmouth Road | 633 yd | |
| Wood house | Dulwich Wood House, 39 | 690 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 313-315 Kirkdale, London | 833 yd | |
| The Pavilion | 325 Kirkdale, London | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Chicken | 74-80 Wells Park Road, London | 294 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 74-80 Wells Park Road, London | 294 yd | |
| Bose Chicken | 121 Kirkdale, London | 581 yd | |
| Greedy Chef | 176, Dartmouth Road | 632 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 190 Dartmouth Road, London | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 582 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 833 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Wells Park TAYLORS LANE | tennis courts | 89 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL WESTWOOD HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,017 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 | 163.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.