Postcode SE26 4FD is located in a major urban area, within the Sydenham area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Sydenham Wells area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sydenham Wells is £67,693 per year. The median sale price in Sydenham is £465,000 (around £599 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £355,000 and £628,375. The nearest station is Sydenham, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mayow Park.
Sydenham Wells has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,901 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Wells has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.9% 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.
The average income per household in Sydenham Wells is £67,693 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 45 ft away from SE26 4FD.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 4FD 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.5 mi | Albion Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Albion Millennium Green |
| 0.1 mi | Kirkdale Green | Small | Walking directions to Kirkdale Green |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £599 per square foot) in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,000 up to £1,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,050,000 | £763 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £692,500 | £631 |
| Terraced | 37 | £628,500 | £608 |
| Flats | 93 | £395,000 | £586 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £643,500 |
| 2026 | £1,050,000 | £355,000 | £727,500 | £628,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £637 |
| 2026 | £763 | £571 | £674 | £627 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 4FD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 57, Silverdale, London, SE26 4SG | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 51, Silverdale, London, SE26 4SG | Flats | Leasehold | £342,500 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | First Floor Flat, 4, Kinver Road, London, SE26 4NT | Flats | Leasehold | £460,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 16B, Kinver Road, London, SE26 4NT | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 34A, Kinver Road, London, SE26 4NT | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 |
In the SE26 4FD postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2023. | |
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jul 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Forest Hill School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. | |
Forest Hill School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Dec 2023
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| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Sydenham School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
Sydenham School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 19 May 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE26 4FD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 313-315 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4BA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Kirkdale Convenience Store | 297 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4QD | Walking directions to Kirkdale Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | NTMS Stores | 5 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5EZ | Walking directions to NTMS Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Village Food Market | Sydenham Road, Lewisham, SE26 4RS | Walking directions to Village Food Market |
| 0.2 mi | Endora House Food & Wine | 28 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QW | Walking directions to Endora House Food & Wine |
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 4FD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Corin Ashwell
Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026
Markus Michelucci
Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026
Tanya Dunne
Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026
Ellie Reeves
Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE26 4FD records about 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE26 4FD in Sydenham is £465,000 (about £599 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SE26 4FD, including St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School (Good), Forest Hill School (Good) and Sydenham School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE26 4FD is Sydenham in TfL zone 3, about 160 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE26 4FD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,901 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 4FD is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Corin Ashwell (Green Party), Markus Michelucci (Green Party) and Tanya Dunne (Green Party).