Postcode SE26 6BG is located in a major urban area, within the Sydenham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Sydenham Wells area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 311.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sydenham Wells is £53,700 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Sydenham Wells Park.
Sydenham Wells has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,598 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Wells has a very high crime rate, with approximately 311.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 32.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Sydenham Wells is £53,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from SE26 6BG.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 6BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £1,500,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £971,000 |
| Flats | 78 | £409,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £920,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £617,500 |
10 years price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 6BG postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.