Postcode SE26 6BH 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 average crime levels, with around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sydenham Wells is £67,693 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sydenham Wells Park.
Sydenham Wells has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,040 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Wells has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.0% 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 per household in Sydenham Wells is £67,693 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from SE26 6BH.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 6BH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sydenham Wells Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sydenham Wells Park |
| 0.2 mi | Kirkdale Green | Small | Walking directions to Kirkdale Green |
| 0.1 mi | MacColl Gardens | Small | Walking directions to MacColl Gardens |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £595 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 | 42 | £677,500 | £619 |
| Flats | 83 | £395,000 | £576 |
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 6BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2025 | 12, Sheenewood, London, SE26 6BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £293,500 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 1, Gable Court, London, SE26 6HR | Flats | Freehold | £735,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | Flat 10, Willow Court, 11, Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £283,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 35, Beaulieu Avenue, London, SE26 6PN | Terraced | Freehold | £800,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 6D, Hall Drive, London, SE26 6XB | Flats | Leasehold | £435,000 |
In the SE26 6BH postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kirkdale Convenience Store | 297 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4QD | Walking directions to Kirkdale Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 313-315 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4BA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Village Food Market | Sydenham Road, Lewisham, SE26 4RS | Walking directions to Village Food Market |
| 0.3 mi | Ram Convenience Store | 159 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJ | Walking directions to Ram Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | NTMS Stores | 5 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5EZ | Walking directions to NTMS Stores |
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 6BH, 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 6BH records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE26 6BH in Sydenham Wells is £490,000 (about £595 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SE26 6BH, including Sydenham High School, GDST, St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Kelvin Grove Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE26 6BH is Sydenham in TfL zone 3, about 431 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE26 6BH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,040 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 6BH 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).