Postcode SE26 5TH is located in a major urban area, within the Bellingham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Beckenham Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Beckenham Hill is £42,900 per year. The nearest station is Lower Sydenham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is River Pool Walkway Open Space.
Beckenham Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,993 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Beckenham Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 135.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 62.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Beckenham Hill is £42,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE26 5TH.
Beckenham Hill near SE26 5TH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | New Beckenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to New Beckenham |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | River Pool Walkway Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to River Pool Walkway Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Southend Park | Medium | Walking directions to Southend Park |
| 0.1 mi | Home Park | Medium | Walking directions to Home Park |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £407,000 in Bellingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £587,600.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 20 | £305,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £408,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £460,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bellingham
In the SE26 5TH postcode area, located within Beckenham Hill, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 5TH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Istanbul Supermarket | 180-190 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5RP | Walking directions to Istanbul Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | S K Food & Wine | 168 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5JZ | Walking directions to S K Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 345 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Bell Green Food & Wine | Bell Green, Lewisham, SE26 4PZ | Walking directions to Bell Green Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 106-112 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5JX | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.