Area Information for Willow Way, Lewisham, London, SE26 4QP

Willow Way in Lewisham is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Forest Hill ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Lewisham West and East Dulwich. This page combines information for the address Willow Way, Lewisham, London, SE26 4QP, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE26 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SE26 4QP.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Lewisham
Ward Forest Hill
Constituency Lewisham West and East Dulwich * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 3 property sales in Willow Way, SE26 4QP since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Forest Hill), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Willow Way, Lewisham, London, SE26 4QP.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Willow Way, Lewisham, London, SE26 4QP is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Willow Way, Lewisham, London, SE26 4QP:

Willow Way, Lewisham, London, SE26 4AR
Kirkdale, Lewisham, London, SE26 4QJ
Sydenham Park, Lewisham, London, SE26 4EE
Shrublands Close, Lewisham, London, SE26 4EG
Sydenham Park, Lewisham, London, SE26 4EQ
Dartmouth Road, Lewisham, London, SE26 4QY

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SE26 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 3 property sales in Willow Way since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Willow Way, Lewisham, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 6
Terraced 25
Flat (Purpose-Built) 50
Flat (Converted) 54
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 9
Caravan/Park/Temporary 3
Total 149
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Willow Way, Lewisham, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 54% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 21
Owned with Mortgage 20
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 20
Rented: Other Social 62
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 20
Rented: Other 8
Rent Free 1
Total 152

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 91
Two People 28
Three People 13
Four People 11
Five People 3
Six People 0
Seven People 1
8+ People 1
Total 148

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Willow Way, Lewisham, London consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 91
Family Household 50
Other Household 7
Total 148

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 45
Deprived In One Dimension 49
Deprived In Two Dimensions 31
Deprived In Three Dimensions 18
Deprived In Four Dimensions 6
Total 149

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Lewisham West and East Dulwich constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 130
Female 136
Total 266

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 14
5-9 11
10-14 16
15-19 11
20-24 9
25-29 12
30-34 29
35-39 26
40-44 13
45-49 26
50-54 17
55-59 13
60-64 19
65-69 18
70-74 8
75-79 3
80-84 10
85+ 8
Total 263

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SE26 4QP does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 108
Married 60
Separated 8
Divorced 29
Widowed 15
Total 220

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 110
Good 82
Fair 42
Bad 25
Very Bad 7
Total 266

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At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 99
Apprenticeship 10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 28
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 14
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15
No GCSEs or Equivalent 46
Other 9
Total 221

Ethnic Group Embed This

Willow Way, Lewisham, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 51% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 136
Mixed Ethnicity 19
Indian 7
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 10
Other Asian 12
Black African 30
Black Caribbean 22
Other Black/African/Caribbean 8
Arab 1
Other 14
Total 260

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Willow Way, Lewisham, London), 62% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 166
European Union 25
Rest of Europe 9
Africa 30
Middle East and Asia 17
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 18
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 266

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 166
10+ Years 73
5-10 Years 11
2-5 Years 12
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 264

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SE26 4QP.

Passport(s) Held
None 32
United Kingdom 185
Republic of Ireland 6
European Union 23
Rest of Europe 2
African Countries 8
Middle East or Asia 5
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 4

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 85
Christian 108
Buddhist 2
Hindu 14
Jewish 0
Muslim 31
Sikh 0
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 23
Total 266

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 60
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 20
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 16
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 10
Retired 46
Looking After Home or Family 11
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 21
Other 15
Total 220

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 20
Professional Occupations 20
Associate Professional Occupations 20
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 11
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Elementary Occupations 7
Total 107

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 23
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 51
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 31
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 26
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 6
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 19
Semi-Routine Occupation 19
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 38
Full-time Student 9
Total 222

Willow Way, Lewisham, London, SE26 4QP is within the Forest Hill policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Willow Way
Neighbourhood Team Address Forest Hill
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

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Below are the details of the closest services to Lewisham. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE26 4QP.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Willow Way, Lewisham, London, SE26 4QP. The nearest railway station is Sydenham (London), approximately 660 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Sydenham (London) 660 yards
Forest Hill 0.6 miles
Penge East 0.9 miles
Sydenham Hill 0.9 miles
Penge West 1 mile
Crystal Palace 1.1 miles
Gipsy Hill 1.2 miles
Lower Sydenham 1.2 miles
Anerley 1.3 miles
Honor Oak Park 1.4 miles
Kent House 1.4 miles
New Beckenham 1.5 miles
West Dulwich 1.5 miles
Catford 1.7 miles
Bellingham 1.7 miles
Catford Bridge 1.7 miles
Clock House 1.8 miles
Crofton Park 1.9 miles
Beckenham Hill 1.9 miles
Birkbeck 1.9 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Willow Way, Lewisham, London, SE26 4QP. The nearest Overground station is Sydenham, approximately 660 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Willow Way, Lewisham, London, SE26 4QP. The nearest is St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School, approximately 310 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Willow Way, Lewisham, London, SE26 4QP. The nearest is Sydenham School, approximately 310 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Sydenham School 310 yards March 2017
    
Sydenham High School, GDST 780 yards  
Forest Hill School 840 yards December 2023
    
Kingsdale Foundation School 1.1 miles March 2023
    
Dulwich College 1.3 miles  
Harris Girls Academy Bromley 1.3 miles November 2017
    
St Dunstan's College 1.5 miles  
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace 1.6 miles October 2014
    
Sedgehill Academy 1.7 miles September 2022
    
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich 1.8 miles November 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Willow Way, Lewisham, London, SE26 4QP. The nearest is Wells Park Practice, approximately 360 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Wells Park Practice 360 yards
Vale Medical Centre 0.7 miles
Sydenham Green Group Practice 0.9 miles
Woolstone Medical Centre 1.1 miles
Modality Lewisham (ML) 1.1 miles
Paxton Green Group Practice 1.2 miles
Oakfield Surgery 1.3 miles
The Lordship Lane Surgery 1.3 miles
The Park Practice 1.3 miles
Dr. Edlin 1.4 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Willow Way, Lewisham, London, SE26 4QP. The nearest is Akhavan-Tabib, approximately 820 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Akhavan-Tabib 820 yards
Harunani 820 yards
Djan 0.5 miles
Perry Vale Dental 0.7 miles
mydentist, Sydenham Road, Sydenham 0.7 miles
Dental Beauty Forest Hill 0.9 miles
Bupa Dental Care, Penge 1.1 miles
Owen 1.2 miles
The Crystal Palace Dental Practice 1.2 miles
Green Lane Dental Centre 1.2 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Willow Way, Lewisham, London, SE26 4QP. The nearest is University Hospital Lewisham, approximately 2.3 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Willow Way, Lewisham, London, SE26 4QP. The nearest is R Woodfall Opticians, approximately 790 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SE26 4QP

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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