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SE26 4SS

Paddock Close

Perry Vale

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Overview

Postcode SE26 4SS 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 very high crime levels, with around 115.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Perry Vale is £77,783 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mayow Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
30.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Perry Vale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,660 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Perry Vale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.2%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Perry Vale is £77,783 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 283 ft away from SE26 4SS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE26 4SS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Sydenham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Sydenham
0.7 mi

3

Forest Hill

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Forest Hill
0.7 mi

4

Penge East

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Penge East

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE26 4SS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMayow ParkMediumWalking directions to Mayow Park
0.4 miAlbion Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Albion Millennium Green
0.2 miKirkdale GreenSmallWalking directions to Kirkdale Green

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
4,782.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.04(+74%)
Vehicle crime
19.07(+104%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.16(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.63(+34%)
Other theft
7.63(-33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
42.37%
Caribbean
49
15.26%
Other White
34
10.59%
African
25
7.79%
Other Asian
16
4.98%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
58.49%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.85%
No qualifications
29
10.94%
Apprenticeship
12
4.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.15%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
30.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
21.58%
Owns outright
23
16.55%
Other social rented
23
16.55%
Social rents from council
19
13.67%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Perry Vale

Median price£512,000
Price per sq ft£600
Sales (last 12 months)159
Typical range (middle 50%)£404K – £717K

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £512,000 (about £600 per square foot) in Perry Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,000 up to £1,390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,390,000£612
Semi-Detached14£795,000£598
Terraced70£690,000£601
Flats74£393,750£601

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Perry Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£980,000£358,750£687,500£538,000
2017£1,080,000£382,000£579,000£600,000
2018£368,000£685,000£580,000
2019£920,000£355,000£710,000£557,510
2020£900,000£370,000£760,000£587,500
2021£767,500£380,500£663,000£610,000
2022£837,500£404,000£721,000£670,000
2023£1,235,275£400,000£850,000£622,500
2024£890,000£378,750£750,000£650,000
2025£1,300,000£401,000£665,000£650,000
2026£1,390,000£392,000£970,000£641,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£469£571£474£511
2017£579£599£533£528
2018£554£507£530
2019£520£552£521£526
2020£544£563£528£539
2021£637£593£582£584
2022£648£613£561£616
2023£702£593£571£607
2024£636£598£607£605
2025£730£628£607£599
2026£612£591£597£606
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Perry Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 4SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Aug 202538, Silverdale, London, SE26 4SUFlatsLeasehold£450,000
08 Sept 2025Flat 3, 2, Recreation Road, London, SE26 4STFlatsLeasehold£565,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 6, 1, Recreation Road, London, SE26 4STFlatsLeasehold£281,000
26 Feb 2025Flat 6, 3, Recreation Road, London, SE26 4STFlatsLeasehold£305,000
14 Mar 2025153A, Silverdale, London, SE26 4SQFlatsLeasehold£405,000

Schools

In the SE26 4SS postcode area, located within Perry Vale, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE26 4SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Bartholomews's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryForest Hill SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 4SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE26 4SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNTMS Stores5 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5EZWalking directions to NTMS Stores
0.3 miKirkdale Convenience Store297 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4QDWalking directions to Kirkdale Convenience Store
0.3 miSainsbury's Local313-315 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4BAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miEndora House Food & Wine28 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QWWalking directions to Endora House Food & Wine
0.3 miCostcutter38-40 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QFWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

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 4SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Justin Calcutt Cheadle

Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Maria McKenna

Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Mike Podmore

Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ellie Reeves

Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham West and East DulwichE14001333
WardPerry ValeE05013729
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Perry ValeE02000679
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 027EE01003313
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE26 4SS

Is SE26 4SS (Perry Vale) safe?

The area around SE26 4SS records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE26 4SS?

The median sale price around SE26 4SS in Perry Vale is £512,000 (about £600 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE26 4SS?

There are 19 schools close to SE26 4SS, including St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School (Good), Forest Hill School (Good) and St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE26 4SS?

The closest station to SE26 4SS is Sydenham in TfL zone 3, about 347 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE26 4SS?

SE26 4SS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,660 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE26 4SS (Perry Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE26 4SS is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Justin Calcutt Cheadle (Green Party), Maria McKenna (Green Party) and Mike Podmore (Green Party).