Postcode SE26 6LY 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Sydenham is £56,400 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Sydenham Wells Park.
Upper Sydenham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,495 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Sydenham has a high crime rate, with approximately 104.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.5% 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 6LY.
Upper Sydenham near SE26 6LY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sydenham Wells Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sydenham Wells Park |
| 0.4 mi | Horniman Triangle | Small | Walking directions to Horniman Triangle |
| 0.1 mi | Baxters Field | Small | Walking directions to Baxters Field |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £452,000 in Forest Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £2,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £980,000 |
| Flats | 112 | £380,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £898,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £671,500 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Hill
In the SE26 6LY postcode area, located within Upper Sydenham, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Plane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Kirkdale, Lewisham, SE26 4AR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Ram Convenience Store | 159 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJ | Walking directions to Ram Convenience Store |
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.