Postcode SE26 5SG 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 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lower Sydenham is £55,700 per year. The nearest station is Lower Sydenham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Mayow Park.
Lower Sydenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,875 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Sydenham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.5% 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 266 ft away from SE26 5SG.
Lower Sydenham near SE26 5SG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £1,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £710,000 |
| Flats | 71 | £391,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £908,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £614,750 |
10 years price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 5SG postcode area, located within Lower Sydenham, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.