Postcode insights

SE26 4PR

Bell Green

Bellingham

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Detailed insights for SE26 4PR

Overview

Postcode SE26 4PR is located in a major urban area, within the Bellingham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Bellingham & Perry Hill area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £63,613 per year. The nearest station is Lower Sydenham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pool River Linear Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Bellingham & Perry Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,450 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bellingham & Perry Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £63,613 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from SE26 4PR.

Flood risk

No risk

Bellingham & Perry Hill near SE26 4PR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Lower Sydenham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE26 4PR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Lower Sydenham

Southeastern

Walking directions to Lower Sydenham
0.6 mi

3

Bellingham

Thameslink

Walking directions to Bellingham
0.9 mi

4

Beckenham Hill

Thameslink

Walking directions to Beckenham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE26 4PR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPool River Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Pool River Linear Park
0.4 miSouthend ParkMediumWalking directions to Southend Park
0.4 miHome ParkMediumWalking directions to Home Park

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
2,203.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
57.25(+113%)
Violence and sexual offences
53.36(+72%)
Shoplifting
29.46(+195%)
Public order
16.68(+147%)
Other theft
16.68(+46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
39.86%
Caribbean
74
17.45%
African
35
8.25%
Other White
33
7.78%
Other Black
18
4.25%
Total population: 424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
41.35%
Level 3 (A level)
58
17.01%
No qualifications
47
13.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
44.52%
Owns outright
47
32.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.59%
Shared ownership
9
6.16%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.42%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Bellingham

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£491
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £433K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £491 per square foot) in Bellingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bellingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced18£433,750£491
Semi-Detached10£420,000£496
Flats25£315,000£512

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bellingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bellingham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£389,550£400,000
2017£261,000£358,000£365,000
2018£270,000£398,500£362,000
2019£260,000£407,500£412,500
2020£280,000£395,000£390,000
2021£281,250£430,000£419,221
2022£295,000£420,000£420,000
2023£270,000£319,000£455,000
2024£301,000£410,000£425,000
2025£292,500£408,500£432,500
2026£300,000£450,000£515,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bellingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bellingham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£459£515£483
2017£442£403£406
2018£467£439£415
2019£448£475£482
2020£470£421£477
2021£507£487£459
2022£466£500£482
2023£441£428£491
2024£443£473£495
2025£500£489£491
2026£482£576£519
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bellingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bellingham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 4PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 4PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 20251, Silver Birch Close, London, SE6 4RSTerracedFreehold£580,000
01 Aug 202514, Selworthy Road, London, SE6 4DPTerracedLeasehold£512,000
09 Jul 202523, Selworthy Road, London, SE6 4DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000
13 Jun 202534, Selworthy Road, London, SE6 4DPTerracedFreehold£550,000
26 Mar 202558, Selworthy Road, London, SE6 4DPTerracedFreehold£625,000

Schools

In the SE26 4PR postcode area, located within Bellingham & Perry Hill, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE26 4PR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBrent Knoll SchoolFoundation special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHaseltine Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAdamsrill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 4PR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE26 4PR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sSouthend Lane, Bellingham, London, SE26 4PUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miAldiBell Green, Bell Green, London, SE26 4PUWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miBell Green Food & WineBell Green, Lewisham, SE26 4PZWalking directions to Bell Green Food & Wine
0.3 miCostcutter345 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SLWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miTesco Express87-91 Perry Hill, London, SE6 4LJWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,423
Band B£1,661
Band C£1,898
Band D£2,135
Band E£2,610
Band F£3,084
Band G£3,559
Band H£4,270

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE26 4PR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gavin Frederick Moore

Bellingham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Nadja Penfold

Bellingham - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Janet Daby

Lewisham East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham EastE14001331
WardBellinghamE05013714
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bellingham & Perry HillE02000681
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 029AE01003193
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2013-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SE26 4PR

Is SE26 4PR (Bellingham & Perry Hill) safe?

The area around SE26 4PR records about 161 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE26 4PR?

The median sale price around SE26 4PR in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £350,000 (about £491 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE26 4PR?

There are 20 schools close to SE26 4PR, including Brent Knoll School (Good), Haseltine Primary School (Good) and Adamsrill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE26 4PR?

The closest station to SE26 4PR is Lower Sydenham in TfL zone 4, about 692 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE26 4PR?

SE26 4PR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,450 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE26 4PR (Bellingham & Perry Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham East covering SE26 4PR is Janet Daby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gavin Frederick Moore (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Nadja Penfold (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.