Postcode local report
SE26 5DQ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lewisham
LocaleIQ report for SE26 5DQ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for SE26 5DQ
Generated 26 Apr 2026SE26 5DQ sits in Sydenham, Lewisham. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (39/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 39/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-1% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 10,637 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 11 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 20 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 69 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at The Bed Warehouse (R/O), 98 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5JX
hm03 for up to unknown residents.
9 May 2030 - 156 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 67B Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5EZ
lhma for up to unknown residents.
3 Apr 2030 - 150 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 60B Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QE
hmom for up to unknown residents.
19 Dec 2028 - 96 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 4 Tannsfeld Road, London, SE26 5DF
hmom for up to unknown residents.
27 Aug 2028 - 39 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 56 Tannsfeld Road, London, SE26 5DG
lhma for up to unknown residents.
17 Jul 2028 - 162 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at First Floor Flat, 80 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5JX
hmom for up to unknown residents.
30 Apr 2028 - 156 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 27 Tannsfeld Road, London, SE26 5DQ
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
20 Dec 2027 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 29 Tannsfeld Road, London, SE26 5DQ
hmom for up to unknown residents.
16 Nov 2027 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Nearby context for SE26 5DQ
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Common questions about SE26 5DQ
Is SE26 5DQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 39/100 (High Change Pressure). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SE26 5DQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SE26 5DQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SE26 5DQ?
LocaleIQ matched SE26 5DQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.