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Sydenham Hill

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About

Sydenham Hill is a residential area in Southwark, known for its green spaces and woodland. The area is home to Sydenham Hill Wood, a nature reserve with walking trails and diverse wildlife. Nearby, Dulwich Wood and Cox's Walk provide additional outdoor recreation options. The area has a mix of Victorian and modern housing, with some properties offering views over London.

Transport links include Sydenham Hill railway station, providing access to central London. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and schools, catering to residents' daily needs. The area is close to Dulwich Village, known for its galleries and parks. Sydenham Hill offers a balance of urban convenience and natural surroundings.

Area overview

On average Sydenham Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sydenham Hill is £66,600 per year. There are 6 schools in Sydenham Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
20.8%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Sydenham Hill Population
8,480
Population density
3,070.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,746
44.17%
Other White
963
11.35%
African
936
11.04%
Caribbean
493
5.81%
Other
295
3.48%
Total population: 8,481

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
953
27.79%
Owns outright
839
24.47%
Social rents from council
736
21.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
661
19.28%
Other social rented
92
2.68%
Total households: 3,429

Property prices in Sydenham Hill

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Sydenham Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,161 up to £3,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sydenham Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sydenham Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£1,000,000
Flats58£448,500
Semi-Detached11£810,000
Terraced9£965,000

10 years median price trend in Sydenham Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sydenham Hill.

All postcodes in Sydenham Hill

SE217NA

Bowen Drive

SE218AE

Alleyn Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.