Postcode SE26 4JQ 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lower Sydenham is £55,700 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Mayow Park.
Lower Sydenham has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,377 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Sydenham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 84.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 83.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE26 4JQ.
Lower Sydenham near SE26 4JQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £1,500,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £971,000 |
| Flats | 78 | £409,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £920,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £617,500 |
10 years price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 4JQ postcode area, located within Lower Sydenham, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.