Postcode SE26 5ED 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 0.3 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 22.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from SE26 5ED.
Lower Sydenham near SE26 5ED 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 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Home Park | Medium | Walking directions to Home Park |
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £1,395,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £752,000 |
| Flats | 93 | £405,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £812,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £621,250 |
10 year median price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 5ED postcode area, located within Lower Sydenham, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 5ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 106-112 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5JX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | To Tu Polish Food Shop | 104 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5JX | Walking directions to To Tu Polish Food Shop |
| 0.1 mi | S K Food & Wine | 168 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5JZ | Walking directions to S K Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Istanbul | 91 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5UA | Walking directions to Istanbul |
| 0.1 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.