Postcode local report
SE26 5EW local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lewisham
LocaleIQ report for SE26 5EW: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for SE26 5EW
Generated 26 Apr 2026SE26 5EW sits in Sydenham, Lewisham. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (38/100). 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 38/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-12% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 10,637 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 12 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 22 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 92 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 315A Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5EW
hmom for up to unknown residents.
17 Jan 2028 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 50 Porthcawe Road, London, SE26 5TA
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
6 Jun 2027 - 149 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 289A Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5EW
hmom for up to unknown residents.
13 Jul 2026 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 26 Champion Crescent, London, SE26 4HH
hmom for up to unknown residents.
2 Apr 2030 - 267 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat 36, Lucas Court, Winchfield Road, London, SE26 5TL
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
9 May 2030 - 325 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat Above, 5 Kent House Road, Bromley, SE26 5LN
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
15 Mar 2030 - 328 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 231 Adamsrill Road, London, SE26 4AQ
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
23 Jul 2029 - 357 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 6 Dillwyn Close, London, SE26 4DD
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
12 Jun 2029 - 341 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Nearby context for SE26 5EW
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Common questions about SE26 5EW
Is SE26 5EW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 38/100 (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 5EW?
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 5EW?
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 5EW?
LocaleIQ matched SE26 5EW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.