Postcode local report
SE26 6JL local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lewisham
LocaleIQ report for SE26 6JL: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for SE26 6JL
Generated 26 Apr 2026SE26 6JL sits in Sydenham, Lewisham. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (43/100). 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 43/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 8,408 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.
- 11 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 71 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 9 Mylis Close, London, SE26 6JL
hmom for up to unknown residents.
12 Jul 2028 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 26 Dallas Road, London, SE26 6JP
hmom for up to unknown residents.
27 Jul 2027 - 138 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 71 Wells Park Road, London, SE26 6JQ
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
13 Jul 2027 - 68 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 5 Mylis Close, London, SE26 6JL
hmom for up to unknown residents.
5 Jul 2027 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 79 Longton Grove, London, SE26 6QQ
lhma for up to unknown residents.
16 Jun 2030 - 182 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Disconnection or alteration of supply on Footway, Carriageway
Disconnection or alteration of supply (Works in progress) promoted by SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
24 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2026 - 364 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 1, 8 Wells Park Road, London, SE26 6JB
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
12 Feb 2028 - 204 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at First Floor And Second Floor, 137 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJ
hm03 for up to unknown residents.
8 Dec 2030 - 280 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Nearby context for SE26 6JL
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Common questions about SE26 6JL
Is SE26 6JL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 43/100 (Changing). 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 6JL?
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 6JL?
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 6JL?
LocaleIQ matched SE26 6JL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.