Postcode SE26 5EL 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lower Sydenham is £70,060 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Alexandra Recreation Ground.
Lower Sydenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,994 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Sydenham has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.4% 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 per household in Lower Sydenham is £70,060 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 159 ft away from SE26 5EL.
Lower Sydenham near SE26 5EL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Penge West | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Penge West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.3 mi | Kirkdale Green | Small | Walking directions to Kirkdale Green |
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,215,000.
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 | 79 | £395,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £747,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £617,500 |
10 year median price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 5EL postcode area, located within Lower Sydenham, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 5EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Endora House Food & Wine | 28 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QW | Walking directions to Endora House Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | NTMS Stores | 5 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5EZ | Walking directions to NTMS Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Village Food Market | Sydenham Road, Lewisham, SE26 4RS | Walking directions to Village Food Market |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QF | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | PFC | 42 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5QF | Walking directions to PFC |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.