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Sydenham Wells

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About

Sydenham Wells is a residential area in Lewisham, known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses. The area is bordered by Sydenham Hill Woods and Crystal Palace Park, offering green spaces and walking trails. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs along Wells Park Road and Sydenham Road.

The area has good transport links, with Sydenham station providing rail services to central London and Overground connections. Sydenham Wells Park, with its playground and sports facilities, is a focal point for the community. The area retains a quiet, suburban feel while being close to busier hubs like Crystal Palace and Forest Hill.

Area overview

On average Sydenham Wells has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Sydenham Wells is £53,700 per year. There are 2 schools in Sydenham Wells: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

128

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

36.5%

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Sydenham Wells Population

8,131

Population density

8,407.6 per km²

Demographics

British

3,367

41.41%

African

933

11.47%

Other White

906

11.14%

Caribbean

872

10.72%

Other

352

4.33%

Total population: 8,131

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

877

25.63%

Other social rented

662

19.35%

Private landlord or letting agency

640

18.7%

Social rents from council

615

17.97%

Owns outright

541

15.81%

Total households: 3,422

Property prices in Sydenham Wells

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Sydenham Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	38	£381,500	£156,300	£320,000	£486,250	£636,250
Semi-Detached	3	£865,000	£681,850	£763,250	£1,182,500	£1,436,500
Terraced	26	£637,500	£378,750	£537,500	£732,500	£909,250

10 years price trend in Sydenham Wells

All postcodes in Sydenham Wells

SE265EU

Sydenham Road

SE266SP

Dome Hill Park

SE264LQ

Kinver Road

SE264LU

Sydenham Park Road

SE264NP

Lawrie Park Road

SE264NS

Peak Hill

SE266JY

Bradford Close

SE266NT

Crystal Palace Park Road

SE266PF

High Level Drive

SE266XS

High Level Drive

SE264LD

Spring Hill

SE264LP

Sydenham Park Road

SE266SY

Exeter Place

SE266XY

Talisman Square

SE264BA

Spring Hill

SE264DL

Sydenham Park Road

SE264PQ

Queensthorpe Road

SE266HN

Thakeham Close

SE266QF

Markwell Close

SE266XX

High Level Drive

SE264LH

Sydenham Park Road

SE264NX

Silverdale

SE264QH

Sydenham Wells

SE266LD

Taylor's Lane

SE266PB

Crystal Palace Park Road

SE264LE

Peak Hill Gardens

SE264SY

Silverdale

SE265EX

Queensthorpe Road

SE266PN

Beaulieu Avenue

SE266QH

Longton Grove

SE266QR

Beaulieu Avenue

SE266RF

Longton Avenue

SE264EQ

Sydenham Park

SE264LN

Whittell Gardens

SE266XR

High Level Drive

SE266XT

High Level Drive

SE264NU

Sydenham Wells

SE266NU

Westwood Hill

SE266PL

Jews Walk

SE266AA

Exeter Place

SE266NS

Westwood Hill

SE266RB

Ormanton Road

SE264NT

Kinver Road

SE266BJ

Sheenewood

SE266NL

Charleville Circus

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail