Postcode SE26 5DQ is located in a major urban area, within the Sydenham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Lower Sydenham area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lower Sydenham is £55,700 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Alexandra Recreation Ground.
Lower Sydenham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,542 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Lower Sydenham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Lower Sydenham is £55,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from SE26 5DQ.
Lower Sydenham near SE26 5DQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £1,500,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £971,000 |
| Flats | 78 | £409,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £920,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £617,500 |
10 years price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 5DQ postcode area, located within Lower Sydenham, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.