Postcode SE26 4SD 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 0.0 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Alexandra Recreation Ground.
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 8.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 128 ft away from SE26 4SD.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 4SD 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 |
| 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.2 mi | Kirkdale Green | Small | Walking directions to Kirkdale 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 4SD postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 4SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Spring Hill, London, SE26 4BA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Village Food Market | Sydenham Road, Lewisham, SE26 4RS | Walking directions to Village Food Market |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QF | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.