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SE26 6JE

Lawrie Park Avenue

Sydenham

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Detailed insights for SE26 6JE

Overview

Postcode SE26 6JE 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 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sydenham Wells Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
51%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Sydenham Wells has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Sydenham Wells is £67,693 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 173 ft away from SE26 6JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Sydenham Wells near SE26 6JE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE26 6JE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE26 6JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSydenham Wells ParkMediumWalking directions to Sydenham Wells Park
0.5 miMayow ParkMediumWalking directions to Mayow Park
0.2 miKirkdale GreenSmallWalking directions to Kirkdale Green

Area Profile

Population
390
Population density
10,025.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.79(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.4(-31%)
Vehicle crime
7.88(-16%)
Public order
7.23(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.57(+15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
156
39.9%
African
70
17.9%
Caribbean
32
8.18%
Other White
29
7.42%
Other
26
6.65%
Total population: 391

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
38.99%
No qualifications
68
21.38%
Level 3 (A level)
41
12.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
37.93%
Owns with a mortgage
26
17.93%
Other social rented
19
13.1%
Owns outright
18
12.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.34%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Sydenham

Median price£490,000
Price per sq ft£595
Sales (last 12 months)147
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £683K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sydenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£895,000£595
Semi-Detached20£692,500£617
Terraced42£677,500£619
Flats83£395,000£576

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sydenham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sydenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sydenham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sydenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sydenham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sydenham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 6JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 6JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025Flat 8, Faircroft, Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6BGFlatsLeasehold£305,000
24 Mar 2025Flat 9, Faircroft, Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6BGFlatsLeasehold£290,000
27 May 20251, Gable Court, London, SE26 6HRFlatsFreehold£735,000
24 Oct 2025Flat 2, 12, Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6QRFlatsLeasehold£400,000
22 Oct 202512, Sheenewood, London, SE26 6BJFlatsLeasehold£293,500

Schools

In the SE26 6JE postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE26 6JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSydenham High School, GDSTOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Bartholomews's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryKelvin Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE26 6JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKirkdale Convenience Store297 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4QDWalking directions to Kirkdale Convenience Store
0.2 miSainsbury's Local313-315 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4BAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miVillage Food MarketSydenham Road, Lewisham, SE26 4RSWalking directions to Village Food Market
0.2 miNTMS Stores5 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5EZWalking directions to NTMS Stores
0.3 miRam Convenience Store159 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJWalking directions to Ram Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE26 6JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Corin Ashwell

Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Markus Michelucci

Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Tanya Dunne

Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ellie Reeves

Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham West and East DulwichE14001333
WardSydenhamE05013731
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sydenham WellsE02000685
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 033CE01003331
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE26 6JE

Is SE26 6JE (Sydenham Wells) safe?

The area around SE26 6JE 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.

What is the average house price near SE26 6JE?

The median sale price around SE26 6JE in Sydenham Wells is £490,000 (about £595 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE26 6JE?

There are 19 schools close to SE26 6JE, 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.

What is the nearest station to SE26 6JE?

The closest station to SE26 6JE is Sydenham in TfL zone 3, about 364 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE26 6JE?

SE26 6JE 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).

Who represents SE26 6JE (Sydenham Wells) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE26 6JE 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).