Postcode SE26 4NU 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 311.5 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 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Sydenham Wells 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 311.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 56.9% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from SE26 4NU.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 4NU 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 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | 4 | Penge West | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Penge West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sydenham Wells Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sydenham Wells Park |
| 0.4 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.5 mi | Baxters Field | Small | Walking directions to Baxters Field |
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 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 | 93 | £405,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £812,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £621,250 |
10 year median price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 4NU postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 4NU
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Village Food Market | Sydenham Road, Lewisham, SE26 4RS | Walking directions to Village Food Market |
| 0.2 mi | Ram Convenience Store | 159 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJ | Walking directions to Ram Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | NTMS Stores | 5 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5EZ | Walking directions to NTMS Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.