Postcode local report
SE26 5RJ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lewisham
LocaleIQ report for SE26 5RJ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for SE26 5RJ
Generated 26 Apr 2026SE26 5RJ 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. (-2% 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 Flat Above, 5 Kent House Road, Bromley, SE26 5LN
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
15 Mar 2030 - 158 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 19 Knighton Park Road, London, SE26 5RJ
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
13 Mar 2030 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 39 Knighton Park Road, London, SE26 5RN
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
10 Jun 2029 - 148 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 122 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5JY
lhma for up to unknown residents.
17 Jan 2028 - 84 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 5 Knighton Park Road, London, SE26 5RJ
hmom for up to unknown residents.
23 Dec 2026 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Utility repair and maintenance works on Carriageway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works in progress) promoted by THAMES WATER. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
15 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2026 - 251 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Highway repair and maintenance works on Footway
Highway repair and maintenance works (Works in progress) promoted by LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
24 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2026 - 366 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at Flat A, 27 Kent House Road, Bromley, SE26 5LJ
lhma for up to unknown residents.
15 Oct 2030 - 210 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Nearby context for SE26 5RJ
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Common questions about SE26 5RJ
Is SE26 5RJ 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 5RJ?
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 5RJ?
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 5RJ?
LocaleIQ matched SE26 5RJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.