Postcode SE26 4DX 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 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upper Sydenham is £77,466 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Mayow Park.
Upper Sydenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,863 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Sydenham has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.2% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 266 ft away from SE26 4DX.
Upper Sydenham near SE26 4DX 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.2 mi | Baxters Field | Small | Walking directions to Baxters Field |
| 0.1 mi | Albion Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Albion Millennium Green |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Forest Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £2,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £1,027,500 |
| Flats | 99 | £375,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £882,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £671,500 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Hill
In the SE26 4DX postcode area, located within Upper Sydenham, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 4DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Kirkdale, Lewisham, SE26 4AR | 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.