Postcode SE26 5SW is located in a major urban area, within the Sydenham ward of Lewisham in the London region , and forms part of the Bellingham & Perry Hill area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 234.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £48,200 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.
Bellingham & Perry Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,450 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Bellingham & Perry Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 234.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £48,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from SE26 5SW.
Bellingham & Perry Hill near SE26 5SW 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 5SW postcode area, located within Bellingham & Perry Hill, 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.