Postcode SE26 4SZ is located in a major urban area, within the Sydenham area 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 166.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sydenham Wells is £67,693 per year. The median sale price in Sydenham is £465,000 (around £599 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £355,000 and £628,375. The nearest station is Sydenham, about 0 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Recreation Ground.
Sydenham Wells has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,901 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Wells has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Sydenham Wells is £67,693 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from SE26 4SZ.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 4SZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 150 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £599 per square foot) in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,000 up to £1,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,050,000 | £763 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £692,500 | £631 |
| Terraced | 37 | £628,500 | £608 |
| Flats | 93 | £395,000 | £586 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £356,000 | £632,500 | £493,000 |
| 2017 | £1,100,000 | £342,500 | £725,000 | £530,000 |
| 2018 | £655,000 | £395,000 | £670,000 | £515,000 |
| 2019 | £760,000 | £342,750 | £603,500 | £530,000 |
| 2020 | £850,000 | £370,000 | £662,500 | £645,000 |
| 2021 | £1,202,500 | £352,500 | £762,500 | £590,750 |
| 2022 | £680,000 | £391,000 | £623,750 | £595,000 |
| 2023 | £670,000 | £374,750 | £820,000 | £681,000 |
| 2024 | £710,000 | £395,500 | £877,500 | £613,500 |
| 2025 | £752,000 | £395,000 | £718,500 | £643,500 |
| 2026 | £1,050,000 | £355,000 | £727,500 | £628,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £557 | £472 | £505 |
| 2017 | £746 | £514 | £495 | £504 |
| 2018 | £553 | £587 | £488 | £531 |
| 2019 | £511 | £549 | £541 | £500 |
| 2020 | £585 | £508 | £505 | £546 |
| 2021 | £603 | £537 | £570 | £552 |
| 2022 | £621 | £556 | £553 | £581 |
| 2023 | £628 | £532 | £635 | £563 |
| 2024 | £504 | £544 | £617 | £569 |
| 2025 | £624 | £589 | £616 | £637 |
| 2026 | £763 | £571 | £674 | £627 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 4SZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | 36, Lyric Mews, London, SE26 4TD | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 6, Lyric Mews, London, SE26 4TD | Flats | Leasehold | £318,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 55, Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5EX | Terraced | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 59A, Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5EX | Flats | Leasehold | £359,250 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 11, Forrester Path, London, SE26 4SE | Terraced | Freehold | £662,000 |
In the SE26 4SZ postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2023. | |
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jul 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Forest Hill School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. | |
Forest Hill School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Dec 2023
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE26 4SZ
| 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 | Costcutter | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QF | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | PFC | 42 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5QF | Walking directions to PFC |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 42 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5QF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE26 4SZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Corin Ashwell
Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026
Markus Michelucci
Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026
Tanya Dunne
Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026
Ellie Reeves
Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE26 4SZ records about 167 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE26 4SZ in Sydenham is £465,000 (about £599 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE26 4SZ, including St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School (Good), Forest Hill School (Good) and Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE26 4SZ is Sydenham in TfL zone 3, about 79 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE26 4SZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,901 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE26 4SZ is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Corin Ashwell (Green Party), Markus Michelucci (Green Party) and Tanya Dunne (Green Party).