Postcode SE26 6JT 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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44.0 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Sydenham Wells Park.
Upper Sydenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,446 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Sydenham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 44.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE26 6JT.
Upper Sydenham near SE26 6JT 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 6JT postcode area, located within Upper Sydenham, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.