Postcode SE26 4LE 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 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 nearest station is Sydenham, about 0 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 the United Kingdom, 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 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 70 ft away from SE26 4LE.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 4LE 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | 4 | Penge West | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Penge West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.1 mi | Kirkdale Green | Small | Walking directions to Kirkdale Green |
| 0.3 mi | MacColl Gardens | Small | Walking directions to MacColl Gardens |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £595 per square foot) in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,000 up to £1,275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £895,000 | £595 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £692,500 | £617 |
| Terraced | 42 | £677,500 | £619 |
| Flats | 83 | £395,000 | £576 |
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 | £662,000 |
| 2026 | £600,000 | £330,000 | £666,000 | £605,250 |
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 | £639 |
| 2026 | £656 | £506 | £715 | £628 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 4LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | 8A, Peak Hill Gardens, London, SE26 4LE | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 38, Spring Hill, London, SE26 4LD | Terraced | Freehold | £560,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 11A, Silverdale, London, SE26 4SD | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 12, Peak Hill Avenue, London, SE26 4LG | Flats | Leasehold | £700,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 5, Grace Path, London, SE26 4SF | Terraced | Freehold | £525,000 |
In the SE26 4LE postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 4LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | Village Food Market | Sydenham Road, Lewisham, SE26 4RS | Walking directions to Village Food Market |
| 0.1 mi | NTMS Stores | 5 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5EZ | Walking directions to NTMS Stores |
| 0.1 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 4LE, 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 4LE 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 4LE in Sydenham Wells is £490,000 (about £595 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE26 4LE, including St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School (Good), Sydenham High School, GDST and Forest Hill School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE26 4LE is Sydenham in TfL zone 3, about 48 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE26 4LE 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 4LE 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).