Postcode SE26 4SH is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Vale ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Perry Vale area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Perry Vale is £77,783 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 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Mayow Park.
Perry Vale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,772 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Vale has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Perry Vale is £77,783 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 245 ft away from SE26 4SH.
Perry Vale near SE26 4SH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.5 mi | Baxters Field | Small | Walking directions to Baxters Field |
| 0.3 mi | Albion Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Albion Millennium Green |
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £553,750 in Perry Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £1,300,000 |
| Flats | 76 | £406,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £600,000 |
| Terraced | 86 | £652,500 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Vale
In the SE26 4SH postcode area, located within Perry Vale, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 4SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | NTMS Stores | 5 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5EZ | Walking directions to NTMS Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Ram Convenience Store | 159 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJ | Walking directions to Ram Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Kirkdale, Lewisham, SE26 4AR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.