Postcode SE26 6LA 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 55.3 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 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 9,292 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Wells has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 70.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE26 6LA.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 6LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £1,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £710,000 |
| Flats | 71 | £391,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £908,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £614,750 |
10 years price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 6LA postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 9 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.