Postcode SE26 6LW is located in a major urban area, within the Dulwich Wood ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Sydenham Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sydenham Hill is £66,600 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Horniman Museum and Gardens.
Sydenham Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,553 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 79.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Sydenham Hill is £66,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE26 6LW.
Sydenham Hill near SE26 6LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Horniman Museum and Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Horniman Museum and Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Horniman Triangle | Small | Walking directions to Horniman Triangle |
| 0.2 mi | Baxters Field | Small | Walking directions to Baxters Field |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Dulwich Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,161 up to £3,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £1,000,000 |
| Flats | 73 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £1,010,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £965,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dulwich Wood
In the SE26 6LW postcode area, located within Sydenham Hill, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 86 London Road, London, SE23 3PE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Three Kings | 97 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HT | Walking directions to Three Kings |
| 0.4 mi | HEB Mini Market | Dartmouth Road, Lewisham, SE23 3AS | Walking directions to HEB Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Forest Hill Supermarket | 61 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HN | Walking directions to Forest Hill Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 34-48 London Road, London, SE23 3HF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.