Postcode SE26 4LB is located in a major urban area, within the Sydenham ward 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 173.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sydenham Wells is £67,693 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Mayow Park.
Sydenham Wells has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,598 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Wells has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 215 ft away from SE26 4LB.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 4LB 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 4 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 |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.5 mi | Albion Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Albion Millennium Green |
| 0 mi | Kirkdale Green | Small | Walking directions to Kirkdale Green |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 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 | 80 | £397,875 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £752,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £625,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 4LB postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 4LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kirkdale Convenience Store | 297 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4QD | Walking directions to Kirkdale Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Spring Hill, London, SE26 4BA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Village Food Market | Sydenham Road, Lewisham, SE26 4RS | Walking directions to Village Food Market |
| 0.2 mi | NTMS Stores | 5 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5EZ | Walking directions to NTMS Stores |
| 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 (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.