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SE26 6NU

Westwood Hill

Sydenham

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Detailed insights for SE26 6NU

Overview

Postcode SE26 6NU is located in a major urban area, within the Sydenham area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Sydenham Wells area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sydenham Wells is £67,693 per year. The median sale price in Sydenham is £465,000 (around £599 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £355,000 and £628,375. The nearest station is Sydenham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Crystal Palace Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
40.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Sydenham Wells has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,618 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Sydenham Wells has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.2%

Approximately 40.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Sydenham Wells is £67,693 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from SE26 6NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Sydenham Wells near SE26 6NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE26 6NU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Sydenham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Sydenham
0.7 mi

4

Penge West

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Penge West
0.7 mi

3,4

Crystal Palace

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Crystal Palace

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE26 6NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCrystal Palace ParkLargeWalking directions to Crystal Palace Park
0.2 miSydenham Wells ParkMediumWalking directions to Sydenham Wells Park
0.4 miKirkdale GreenSmallWalking directions to Kirkdale Green

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
13,407.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.1(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.47(-28%)
Vehicle crime
11.31(+21%)
Other theft
9.42(-18%)
Public order
6.91(+2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
118
38.82%
African
55
18.09%
Other White
44
14.47%
Caribbean
30
9.87%
Other
28
9.21%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
52.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.59%
No qualifications
30
12.88%
Level 3 (A level)
22
9.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.01%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
27.27%
Other social rented
30
22.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
21.97%
Social rents from council
23
17.42%
Owns outright
11
8.33%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Sydenham

Median price: £465,000
Price per sq ft: £599
Sales (last 12 months): 150
Typical range (middle 50%): £355K – £628K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £599 per square foot) in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,000 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sydenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,050,000£763
Semi-Detached18£692,500£631
Terraced37£628,500£608
Flats93£395,000£586

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sydenham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sydenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£356,000£632,500£493,000
2017£1,100,000£342,500£725,000£530,000
2018£655,000£395,000£670,000£515,000
2019£760,000£342,750£603,500£530,000
2020£850,000£370,000£662,500£645,000
2021£1,202,500£352,500£762,500£590,750
2022£680,000£391,000£623,750£595,000
2023£670,000£374,750£820,000£681,000
2024£710,000£395,500£877,500£613,500
2025£752,000£395,000£718,500£643,500
2026£1,050,000£355,000£727,500£628,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sydenham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sydenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£557£472£505
2017£746£514£495£504
2018£553£587£488£531
2019£511£549£541£500
2020£585£508£505£546
2021£603£537£570£552
2022£621£556£553£581
2023£628£532£635£563
2024£504£544£617£569
2025£624£589£616£637
2026£763£571£674£627
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sydenham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sydenham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 6NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 6NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 2025Flat 20, 33, Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6NXFlatsLeasehold£292,000
18 Jul 202528, Ormanton Road, London, SE26 6RBFlatsLeasehold£375,000
09 Apr 2026Flat 1, 13, Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6BLFlatsLeasehold£200,000
09 Apr 2026Flat 1, 13, Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6BLFlatsLeasehold£200,000
01 Oct 2025Flat 1, 41, Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6NPFlatsLeasehold£290,000

Schools

In the SE26 6NU postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SE26 6NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableSydenham & Dulwich Girls GDSTOther independent school
0.4 miPrimaryKelvin Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miPrimarySt Bartholomews's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE26 6NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE26 6NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miWells Park SupermarketPlane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJWalking directions to Wells Park Supermarket
0.4 miRam Convenience Store159 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJWalking directions to Ram Convenience Store
0.4 miKirkdale Convenience Store297 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4QDWalking directions to Kirkdale Convenience Store
0.4 miTesco Express149 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSainsbury's Local313-315 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4BAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE26 6NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Corin Ashwell

Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Markus Michelucci

Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Tanya Dunne

Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ellie Reeves

Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham West and East DulwichE14001333
WardSydenhamE05013731
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sydenham WellsE02000685
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 033DE01003332
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE26 6NU

Is SE26 6NU (Sydenham Wells) safe?

The area around SE26 6NU records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE26 6NU?

The median sale price around SE26 6NU in Sydenham is £465,000 (about £599 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE26 6NU?

There are 13 schools close to SE26 6NU, including Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST, Kelvin Grove Primary School (Good) and St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE26 6NU?

The closest station to SE26 6NU is Sydenham in TfL zone 3, about 773 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE26 6NU?

SE26 6NU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,618 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE26 6NU (Sydenham Wells) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE26 6NU is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Corin Ashwell (Green Party), Markus Michelucci (Green Party) and Tanya Dunne (Green Party).