Postcode SE26 6NW 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 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sydenham Wells is £53,700 per year. The nearest station is Crystal Palace located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Crystal Palace 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 57.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from SE26 6NW.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 6NW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crystal Palace located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3,4 | Crystal Palace | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Crystal Palace |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Gipsy Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Gipsy Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Crystal Palace Park | Large | Walking directions to Crystal Palace Park |
| 0.2 mi | Sydenham Wells Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sydenham Wells Park |
| 0.3 mi | MacColl Gardens | Small | Walking directions to MacColl Gardens |
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £1,395,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £752,000 |
| Flats | 93 | £405,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £812,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £621,250 |
10 year median price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 6NW postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6NW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Select | Crystal Palace Parade, Southwark, SE19 1UN | Walking directions to Select |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Plane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJ | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.