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.
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 in Dulwich Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,161 up to £3,000,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £2,351,213 |
| Flats | 69 | £447,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £1,505,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £1,050,000 |
10 years 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Eliot Bank Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Sydenham School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Kelvin Grove Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.