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 moderate crime levels, with around 80.8 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 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 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 9,668 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Wells has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 80.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Sydenham Wells is £53,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 173 ft away from SE26 6JE.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 6JE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sydenham Wells Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sydenham Wells Park |
| 0.5 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.2 mi | Kirkdale Green | Small | Walking directions to Kirkdale Green |
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 6JE postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6JE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kirkdale Convenience Store | 297 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4QD | Walking directions to Kirkdale Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Spring Hill, 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 |
| 0.2 mi | NTMS Stores | 5 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5EZ | Walking directions to NTMS Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Ram Convenience Store | 159 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJ | Walking directions to Ram Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.