Taylors Lane is in London and in Lewisham district. SE26 6QP is located in the Sydenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham West and Penge. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Taylors Lane, London, SE26 6QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 6QW, SE26 6JY, SE26 6AS, SE26 6AW, SE26 6LD, SE26 6AN, SE26 6LB, SE26 6JJ, SE26 6JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 6QP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 52.1% | 54.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 47.9% | 45.4% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 6QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 41% | 48.1% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 34.7% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 0.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 40.2% | 46.8% | 6.6% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 29.4% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 14.5% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 8.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 24.3% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 6.5% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 11.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 37.4% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2.3% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.8% 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 | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 19.7% | 18.8% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 16.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.2% | 15.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 14.2% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 44% | 44.8% | 0.8% | 81.4% | -36.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 64.9% | 64.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 12.4% | 9.3% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 8.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 6% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.7% | 64.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 26.2% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 2.8% | -8.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 1.6% | -19.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 16.2% | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taylors Lane was 155.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% higher than the Sydenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Taylors Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sydenham and the 220th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 12 Wells Park Court, 39 Taylors Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-02-03 | £370,336 |
| Flat 10 Wells Park Court, 39 Taylors Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2019-10-21 | £366,716 |
| Flat 8 Wells Park Court, 39 Taylors Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,500 | 2019-06-14 | £361,243 |
| Flat 4 Wells Park Court, 39 Taylors Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-12-10 | £343,726 |
| Flat 12A Wells Park Court, 39 Taylors Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2016-11-11 | £387,349 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE26 6QP 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,457 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 | 4,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,536 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 | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 4out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 1,169 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 | 750 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,608 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 | 4,017 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 | 3,789 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 | 605 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 2,110 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 | 53 yd | |
| Youth First CIO | The New Generation, 111 Wells Park Road | 76 yd | |
| Mia Dog Cafe Ltd | Mia Dog Cafe Ltd, The Talma | 78 yd | |
| The Journey Cafe | The Woodman, 110 Kirkdale | 434 yd | |
| Grove Centre Lunch Service | The Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox's | Fox and Hounds, Fox And Hounds | 452 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | Bricklayers Arms, 189 Dartmouth Road | 511 yd | |
| Wood house | Dulwich Wood House, 39 | 591 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 313-315 Kirkdale, London | 883 yd | |
| The Pavilion | 325 Kirkdale, London | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Chicken | 74-80 Wells Park Road, London | 139 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 74-80 Wells Park Road, London | 139 yd | |
| Bose Chicken | 121 Kirkdale, London | 482 yd | |
| Greedy Chef | 176, Dartmouth Road | 500 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 190 Dartmouth Road, London | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 497 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 883 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Wells Park TAYLORS LANE | tennis courts | 238 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL WESTWOOD HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 704 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,025 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,053 yd |
| Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club GRANGE LANE | golf | 1,092 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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.