Property profile

18Thakeham Close

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Estimated sale price

£545,000

Flats sold in Sydenham

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold30 Jun 2022
£540,000Change since last sale: +£5,000 (+0.8%)
Annualised change
+0.2% per yearLewisham annualised change (flats) since 2022: +1.1% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £576 per sq ft
£602 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£27 per sq ft (+4.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Sydenham
£395,000Estimate vs local median: +£150,000 (+38%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area84 m² / 904 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection17 Mar 2015

Sales history

DatePriceChange
30 Jun 2022£540,000+40%
14 Dec 2015£385,000+133%
05 Mar 2004£165,000-

Local market

Property prices in Sydenham

Median price£490,000
Price per sq ft£595
Sales (last 12 months)147
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £683K

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £595 per square foot) in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,000 up to £1,275,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sydenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£895,000£595
Semi-Detached20£692,500£617
Terraced42£677,500£619
Flats83£395,000£576

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sydenham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sydenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£356,000£632,500£493,000
2017£1,100,000£342,500£725,000£530,000
2018£655,000£395,000£670,000£515,000
2019£760,000£342,750£603,500£530,000
2020£850,000£370,000£662,500£645,000
2021£1,202,500£352,500£762,500£590,750
2022£680,000£391,000£623,750£595,000
2023£670,000£374,750£820,000£681,000
2024£710,000£395,500£877,500£613,500
2025£752,000£395,000£718,500£662,000
2026£600,000£330,000£666,000£605,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sydenham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sydenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£557£472£505
2017£746£514£495£504
2018£553£587£488£531
2019£511£549£541£500
2020£585£508£505£546
2021£603£537£570£552
2022£621£556£553£581
2023£628£532£635£563
2024£504£544£617£569
2025£624£589£616£639
2026£656£506£715£628
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sydenham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 6HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 6HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 2026Flat 1, 13, Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6BLFlatsLeasehold£200,000
09 Apr 2026Flat 1, 13, Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6BLFlatsLeasehold£200,000
24 Apr 202620, Lawrie Park Gardens, London, SE26 6HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£700,000
22 Oct 202512, Sheenewood, London, SE26 6BJFlatsLeasehold£293,500
11 Aug 2025Flat 10, Willow Court, 11, Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6BQFlatsLeasehold£283,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Thakeham Close, LondonLeasehold78 m²£242,000 (2013)
2 Thakeham Close, LondonLeasehold75 m²£340,000 (2015)
5 Thakeham Close, LondonLeasehold76 m²£435,000 (2023)
6 Thakeham Close, LondonLeasehold79 m²£43,000 (1996)
8, Thakeham Close, LondonLeasehold80 m²£205,000 (2018)
9 Thakeham Close, LondonLeasehold89 m²£245,000 (2015)
10 Thakeham Close, LondonLeasehold83 m²£540,179 (2023)
12, Thakeham Close, LondonLeasehold82 m²£430,000 (2020)
15 Thakeham Close, LondonLeasehold78 m²£60,000 (1998)
16 Thakeham Close, London, LondonLeasehold81 m²£447,000 (2024)

Area insights for SE26 6HN

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Overview

Postcode SE26 6HN is located in a major urban area, within the Sydenham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Sydenham Wells area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sydenham Wells is £67,693 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Crystal Palace Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Sydenham Wells has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,618 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Sydenham Wells has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.4%

Approximately 21.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Sydenham Wells is £67,693 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from SE26 6HN.

Flood risk

No risk

Sydenham Wells near SE26 6HN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE26 6HN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Sydenham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Sydenham
0.6 mi

4

Penge East

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Penge East
0.6 mi

4

Penge West

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Penge West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE26 6HN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCrystal Palace ParkLargeWalking directions to Crystal Palace Park
0.3 miSydenham Wells ParkMediumWalking directions to Sydenham Wells Park
0.3 miKirkdale GreenSmallWalking directions to Kirkdale Green

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
4,951.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.1(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.47(-28%)
Vehicle crime
11.31(+21%)
Other theft
9.42(-18%)
Public order
6.91(+2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
130
50.78%
Other White
27
10.55%
Caribbean
22
8.59%
African
18
7.03%
Other Asian
9
3.52%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
59.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.82%
No qualifications
22
10.84%
Level 3 (A level)
22
10.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
3.45%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
34.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
22.22%
Owns outright
20
17.09%
Social rents from council
16
13.68%
Other social rented
9
7.69%
Total households: 117

Schools

In the SE26 6HN postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE26 6HN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSydenham High School, GDSTOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryKelvin Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Bartholomews's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6HN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE26 6HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miKirkdale Convenience Store297 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4QDWalking directions to Kirkdale Convenience Store
0.3 miWells Park SupermarketPlane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJWalking directions to Wells Park Supermarket
0.3 miSainsbury's Local313-315 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4BAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miVillage Food MarketSydenham Road, Lewisham, SE26 4RSWalking directions to Village Food Market
0.3 miRam Convenience Store159 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJWalking directions to Ram Convenience Store