Crystal Palace Park Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE26 6UW is located in the Penge & Cator 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 Crystal Palace Park Road, London, SE26 6UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE26 6BW, SE26 6BP, SE26 6UR, SE26 6NR, SE26 6UN, SE26 6BS, SE26 6UP, SE26 6DG, SE26 6BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE26 6UW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population 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 | 61% | 57.3% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 6.3% |
| Male | 39% | 42.7% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -6.3% |
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 6UW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 50% | 56.1% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 19.3% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 16.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 41.1% | 48.5% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 29.5% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 16% | 15% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 20.6% | 24% | 3.4% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 8.2% | -14.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 11.1% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 33.9% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 14.7% | 18.3% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 15.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| White | 58% | 52% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -29.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 77.1% | 69.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.1% | 68.3% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 24.7% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 0.9% | -13.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crystal Palace Park Road was 168.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.6% higher than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crystal Palace Park Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 100th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% 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 14 Agate House Crystal Palace Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-12-11 | £444,939 |
| Flat 5 Agate House Crystal Palace Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-08-28 | £413,793 |
| Flat 14 Agate House Crystal Palace Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-04-07 | £344,156 |
| Flat 2 Agate House Crystal Palace Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2002-12-09 | £283,224 |
| Flat 12 Agate House Crystal Palace Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1996-02-23 | £222,222 |
SE26 6UW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 4,599 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 | 953 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 4out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Malcolm Road , Penge SE20 8RH | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 1,407 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 | 1,253 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,284 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 | 3,358 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 | 4,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,385 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 | 279 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 227 yd | |
| Brown & Green LIFE | Crystal Palace Park, Thicket Road | 485 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service Cafe | Crystal Palace National Sports Cent, Ledrington Road | 638 yd | |
| Grove Centre Lunch Service | The Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk | 679 yd | |
| Mia Dog Cafe Ltd | Mia Dog Cafe Ltd, The Talma | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club | Sydenham Lawn Tennis Club, Lawrie Park Road | 630 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 313-315 Kirkdale, London | 843 yd | |
| Fox's | Fox and Hounds, Fox And Hounds | 870 yd | |
| The Pavilion | 325 Kirkdale, London | 872 yd | |
| Bridge House Tavern | 2 High Street, Penge | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Chicken | 74-80 Wells Park Road, London | 759 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 74-80 Wells Park Road, London | 759 yd | |
| Selim Kebab | 26 Sydenham Road, London | 928 yd | |
| Bose Chicken | 121 Kirkdale, London | 943 yd | |
| Inthabox | 31 - 33 High Street, Penge | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 843 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 855 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 924 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 1,083 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sydenham High School Gdst SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL WESTWOOD HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 221 yd |
| Sydenham Wells Park TAYLORS LANE | tennis courts | 469 yd |
| Sydenham Tennis Club LAWRIE PARK ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 635 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 | 720 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 940 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 | 143.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.