Postcode SE26 4EY is located in a major urban area, within the Sydenham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Lower Sydenham area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lower Sydenham is £55,700 per year. The nearest station is Lower Sydenham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Mayow Park.
Lower Sydenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,875 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Sydenham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Lower Sydenham is £55,700 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from SE26 4EY.
Lower Sydenham near SE26 4EY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lower Sydenham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.1 mi | Home Park | Medium | Walking directions to Home Park |
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £1,395,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £752,000 |
| Flats | 93 | £405,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £812,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £621,250 |
10 year median price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 4EY postcode area, located within Lower Sydenham, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 4EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 345 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Istanbul Supermarket | 180-190 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5RP | Walking directions to Istanbul Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | S K Food & Wine | 168 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5JZ | Walking directions to S K Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Bell Green Food & Wine | Bell Green, Lewisham, SE26 4PZ | Walking directions to Bell Green Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | To Tu Polish Food Shop | 104 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5JX | Walking directions to To Tu Polish Food Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.