Postcode SE26 4DP is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Hill ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Upper Sydenham area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upper Sydenham is £77,466 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mayow Park.
Upper Sydenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,146 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Sydenham has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upper Sydenham is £77,466 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 290 ft away from SE26 4DP.
Upper Sydenham near SE26 4DP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 1 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.3 mi | Baxters Field | Small | Walking directions to Baxters Field |
| 0.1 mi | Albion Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Albion Millennium Green |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £492,500 (about £651 per square foot) in Forest Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,139 up to £2,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £948,000 | £699 |
| Detached | 6 | £945,000 | £811 |
| Terraced | 32 | £756,500 | £680 |
| Flats | 101 | £420,000 | £607 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £905,000 | £385,000 | £841,250 | £615,000 |
| 2017 | £1,118,000 | £368,000 | £900,000 | £615,000 |
| 2018 | £970,000 | £350,000 | £825,500 | £597,500 |
| 2019 | £1,065,000 | £350,000 | £745,000 | £569,000 |
| 2020 | £932,500 | £375,000 | £1,000,000 | £620,500 |
| 2021 | £1,150,000 | £375,000 | £945,000 | £675,000 |
| 2022 | £1,287,500 | £375,000 | £992,500 | £731,500 |
| 2023 | £900,000 | £382,500 | £900,000 | £662,500 |
| 2024 | £1,025,000 | £395,000 | £985,000 | £700,000 |
| 2025 | £950,000 | £393,500 | £960,500 | £677,500 |
| 2026 | — | £415,000 | £946,500 | £771,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £798 | £570 | £596 | £554 |
| 2017 | £647 | £572 | £544 | £556 |
| 2018 | £574 | £547 | £597 | £548 |
| 2019 | £617 | £556 | £601 | £527 |
| 2020 | £537 | £552 | £627 | £609 |
| 2021 | £671 | £583 | £657 | £589 |
| 2022 | £728 | £563 | £680 | £668 |
| 2023 | £651 | £571 | £663 | £606 |
| 2024 | £728 | £584 | £673 | £631 |
| 2025 | £706 | £596 | £701 | £703 |
| 2026 | — | £611 | £645 | £706 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 4DP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2025 | 1, Sydenham Park Road, London, SE26 4DY | Other | Freehold | £945,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | 2, Longfield Crescent, London, SE26 4DX | Terraced | Freehold | £680,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | 157, Longfield Crescent, London, SE26 4DS | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 49, Longfield Crescent, London, SE26 4DU | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 9, Longfield Crescent, London, SE26 4DU | Terraced | Freehold | £665,000 |
In the SE26 4DP postcode area, located within Upper Sydenham, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 4DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Three Kings | 97 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HT | Walking directions to Three Kings |
| 0.2 mi | HEB Mini Market | Dartmouth Road, Lewisham, SE23 3AS | Walking directions to HEB Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Forest Hill Supermarket | 61 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HN | Walking directions to Forest Hill Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 149 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Ram Convenience Store | 159 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJ | Walking directions to Ram Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE26 4DP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Annabelle Roberts
Forest Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Fergus Navaratnam-Blair
Forest Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Peter Bernards
Forest Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Ellie Reeves
Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE26 4DP records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SE26 4DP in Upper Sydenham is £492,500 (about £651 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE26 4DP, including Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good), St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Sydenham School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE26 4DP is Forest Hill in TfL zone 3, about 653 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE26 4DP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,146 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE26 4DP is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Annabelle Roberts (Green Party), Fergus Navaratnam-Blair (Green Party) and Peter Bernards (Labour and Co-operative Party).