Postcode SE26 4LL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sydenham Wells is £53,700 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Mayow Park.
Sydenham Wells has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,104 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Wells has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 78.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Sydenham Wells is £53,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 289 ft away from SE26 4LL.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 4LL 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Albion Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Albion Millennium Green |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 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 | 81 | £405,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £850,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £617,500 |
10 year median price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 4LL postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 4LL
| 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 | Kirkdale, Lewisham, SE26 4AR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Kirkdale Convenience Store | 297 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4QD | Walking directions to Kirkdale Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Spring Hill, London, SE26 4BA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Three Kings | 97 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HT | Walking directions to Three Kings |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.