Postcode SE26 5LB 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 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lower Sydenham is £70,060 per year. The nearest station is Lower Sydenham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Alexandra Recreation Ground.
Lower Sydenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,566 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Sydenham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.6% 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 per household in Lower Sydenham is £70,060 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from SE26 5LB.
Lower Sydenham near SE26 5LB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.2 mi | Home Park | Medium | Walking directions to Home Park |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 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 | 80 | £397,875 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £752,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £625,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 5LB postcode area, located within Lower Sydenham, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 5LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | S K Food & Wine | 168 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5JZ | Walking directions to S K Food & Wine |
| 0 mi | Istanbul Supermarket | 180-190 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5RP | Walking directions to Istanbul Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 106-112 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5JX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | To Tu Polish Food Shop | 104 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5JX | Walking directions to To Tu Polish Food Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Istanbul | 91 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5UA | Walking directions to Istanbul |
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.