Postcode SE26 5AD is located in a major urban area, within the Bellingham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Beckenham Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Beckenham Hill is £42,900 per year. The nearest station is Lower Sydenham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Southend Park.
Beckenham Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,993 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Beckenham Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 135.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 64.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Beckenham Hill is £42,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from SE26 5AD.
Beckenham Hill near SE26 5AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lower Sydenham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | New Beckenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to New Beckenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southend Park | Medium | Walking directions to Southend Park |
| 0.2 mi | Home Park | Medium | Walking directions to Home Park |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £407,000 in Bellingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £587,600.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 20 | £305,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £408,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £460,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bellingham
In the SE26 5AD postcode area, located within Beckenham Hill, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 5AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 345 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Bell Green Food & Wine | Bell Green, Lewisham, SE26 4PZ | Walking directions to Bell Green Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Southend Lane, Bellingham, London, SE26 4PU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Bell Green Retail Park, Bell Green, London, SE26 4PU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Istanbul Supermarket | 180-190 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5RP | Walking directions to Istanbul Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.