Postcode SE26 4EA 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 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Sydenham is £56,400 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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 97.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 53.9% 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 of residents in Upper Sydenham is £56,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from SE26 4EA.
Upper Sydenham near SE26 4EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.9 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Baxters Field | Small | Walking directions to Baxters Field |
| 0.2 mi | Albion Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Albion Millennium Green |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £452,000 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 | 11 | £980,000 |
| Flats | 112 | £380,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £898,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £671,500 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Hill
In the SE26 4EA 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 4EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Kirkdale, Lewisham, SE26 4AR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Ram Convenience Store | 159 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJ | Walking directions to Ram Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Three Kings | 97 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HT | Walking directions to Three Kings |
| 0.3 mi | HEB Mini Market | Dartmouth Road, Lewisham, SE23 3AS | Walking directions to HEB Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Plane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJ | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.