Postcode SE26 6DP 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 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lower Sydenham is £55,700 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Alexandra Recreation Ground.
Lower Sydenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,994 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Sydenham has a low crime rate, with approximately 67.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 182 ft away from SE26 6DP.
Lower Sydenham near SE26 6DP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Penge West | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Penge West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Kirkdale Green | Small | Walking directions to Kirkdale Green |
| 0.4 mi | MacColl Gardens | Small | Walking directions to MacColl Gardens |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,395,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £752,000 |
| Flats | 81 | £405,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £850,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £617,500 |
10 year median price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 6DP postcode area, located within Lower Sydenham, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Village Food Market | Sydenham Road, Lewisham, SE26 4RS | Walking directions to Village Food Market |
| 0.2 mi | NTMS Stores | 5 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5EZ | Walking directions to NTMS Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Spring Hill, London, SE26 4BA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Endora House Food & Wine | 28 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QW | Walking directions to Endora House Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Kirkdale Convenience Store | 297 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4QD | Walking directions to Kirkdale Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.