Postcode SE26 4LJ 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mayow Park.
Sydenham Wells has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,178 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Wells has an average crime rate, with approximately 58 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 285 ft away from SE26 4LJ.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 4LJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Baxters Field | Small | Walking directions to Baxters Field |
| 0.3 mi | Albion Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Albion Millennium 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 4LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2026 | 20, Whittell Gardens, London, SE26 4LN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £960,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 83, Sydenham Park Road, London, SE26 4DH | Detached | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 03 Aug 2026 | Lower Floor, 87, Peak Hill, London, SE26 4NS | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 67C, Peak Hill, London, SE26 4NS | Flats | Leasehold | £272,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | Second Floor Flat, 97, Peak Hill, London, SE26 4NS | Flats | Leasehold | £205,750 |
In the SE26 4LJ postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 13 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 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 | Sydenham School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
Sydenham School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 19 May 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2015. | |
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2015
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE26 4LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ram Convenience Store | 159 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJ | Walking directions to Ram Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 149 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Kirkdale Convenience Store | 297 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4QD | Walking directions to Kirkdale Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 313-315 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4BA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Village Food Market | Sydenham Road, Lewisham, SE26 4RS | Walking directions to Village Food Market |
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 4LJ, 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 4LJ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE26 4LJ 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 4LJ, including St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School (Good), Sydenham School (Good) and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE26 4LJ is Sydenham in TfL zone 3, about 421 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE26 4LJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,178 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 4LJ 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).