Postcode SE26 6JB is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Hill ward of Lewisham in the London region , and forms part of the Upper Sydenham area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Sydenham is £56,400 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Sydenham Wells Park.
Upper Sydenham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,495 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Sydenham has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Upper Sydenham is £56,400 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 124 ft away from SE26 6JB.
Upper Sydenham near SE26 6JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £451,000 in Forest Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,900,001.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £1,215,000 |
| Flats | 107 | £385,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £940,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £730,000 |
10 years price trend in Forest Hill
In the SE26 6JB postcode area, located within Upper Sydenham, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.