Postcode SE26 5QE 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lower Sydenham is £70,060 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Recreation Ground.
Lower Sydenham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,684 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Sydenham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 68 ft away from SE26 5QE.
Lower Sydenham near SE26 5QE 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.5 mi | Home Park | Medium | Walking directions to Home Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £493,850 (about £591 per square foot) in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,000 up to £1,275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £895,000 | £595 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £692,500 | £617 |
| Terraced | 41 | £680,000 | £621 |
| Flats | 81 | £395,000 | £566 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £356,000 | £632,500 | £493,000 |
| 2017 | £1,100,000 | £342,500 | £725,000 | £530,000 |
| 2018 | £655,000 | £395,000 | £670,000 | £515,000 |
| 2019 | £760,000 | £342,750 | £603,500 | £530,000 |
| 2020 | £850,000 | £370,000 | £662,500 | £645,000 |
| 2021 | £1,202,500 | £352,500 | £762,500 | £590,750 |
| 2022 | £680,000 | £391,000 | £623,750 | £595,000 |
| 2023 | £670,000 | £374,750 | £820,000 | £681,000 |
| 2024 | £710,000 | £395,500 | £877,500 | £613,500 |
| 2025 | £752,000 | £395,000 | £718,500 | £662,000 |
| 2026 | £600,000 | £330,000 | £666,000 | £605,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £557 | £472 | £505 |
| 2017 | £746 | £514 | £495 | £504 |
| 2018 | £553 | £587 | £488 | £531 |
| 2019 | £511 | £549 | £541 | £500 |
| 2020 | £585 | £508 | £505 | £546 |
| 2021 | £603 | £537 | £570 | £552 |
| 2022 | £621 | £556 | £553 | £581 |
| 2023 | £628 | £532 | £635 | £563 |
| 2024 | £504 | £544 | £617 | £569 |
| 2025 | £624 | £589 | £616 | £639 |
| 2026 | £656 | £506 | £715 | £628 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 5QE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | 111, Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5UA | Other | Freehold | £725,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 111, Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5UA | Other | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 83B, Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5EZ | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Second Floor Flat, 107, Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5EZ | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Lower Floor, 27, Earlsthorpe Road, London, SE26 4PD | Terraced | Freehold | £1,275,000 |
In the SE26 5QE postcode area, located within Lower Sydenham, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 5QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Istanbul | 91 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5UA | Walking directions to Istanbul |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 42 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5QF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | PFC | 42 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5QF | Walking directions to PFC |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QF | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | To Tu Polish Food Shop | 104 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5JX | Walking directions to To Tu Polish Food Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE26 5QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Corin Ashwell
Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026
Markus Michelucci
Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026
Tanya Dunne
Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026
Ellie Reeves
Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE26 5QE records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE26 5QE in Lower Sydenham is £493,850 (about £591 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE26 5QE, including Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Alexandra Junior School (Good) and St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE26 5QE is Sydenham in TfL zone 3, about 322 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE26 5QE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,684 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE26 5QE is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Corin Ashwell (Green Party), Markus Michelucci (Green Party) and Tanya Dunne (Green Party).