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SE26 6PA

Hillcrest Close

Sydenham

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Detailed insights for SE26 6PA

Overview

Postcode SE26 6PA 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 high crime levels, with around 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sydenham Wells is £67,693 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Crystal Palace Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
96.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Sydenham Wells has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,521 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Sydenham Wells has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

96.8%

Approximately 96.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from SE26 6PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Sydenham Wells near SE26 6PA 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 Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE26 6PA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Sydenham Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sydenham Hill
0.6 mi

3

Gipsy Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Gipsy Hill
0.6 mi

3,4

Crystal Palace

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Crystal Palace

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE26 6PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCrystal Palace ParkLargeWalking directions to Crystal Palace Park
0.2 miSydenham Wells ParkMediumWalking directions to Sydenham Wells Park
0.4 miMacColl GardensSmallWalking directions to MacColl Gardens

Area Profile

Population
234
Population density
12,944.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.06(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.94(-56%)
Vehicle crime
11.31(+21%)
Burglary
7.54(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.91(+21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
81
34.91%
African
43
18.53%
Caribbean
38
16.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
28
12.07%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
4.74%
Total population: 232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
34.71%
No qualifications
29
17.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
15.29%
Level 3 (A level)
25
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
12.35%
Total 16+ residents: 170

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
81
86.17%
Social rents from council
10
10.64%
Owns outright
2
2.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1
1.06%
Total households: 94

Property prices in Sydenham

Median price£490,000
Price per sq ft£595
Sales (last 12 months)147
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £683K

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £595 per square foot) in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,000 up to £1,275,000.

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£895,000£595
Semi-Detached20£692,500£617
Terraced42£677,500£619
Flats83£395,000£576

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£662,000
2026£600,000£330,000£666,000£605,250
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£639
2026£656£506£715£628
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 6PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 6PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 2026Flat 4, Pemberton House, High Level Drive, London, SE26 6XWFlatsLeasehold£225,000
24 Feb 2025Flat 15, Pemberton House, High Level Drive, London, SE26 6XWFlatsLeasehold£260,000
06 Aug 2025Flat 28, Tarquin House, High Level Drive, London, SE26 6XUFlatsLeasehold£240,000
17 Apr 2026Flat 16, Cambria House, High Level Drive, London, SE26 6XXFlatsLeasehold£235,000
12 Mar 2026100A, Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6PDSemi-DetachedFreehold£632,000

Schools

In the SE26 6PA postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE26 6PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSydenham High School, GDSTOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNurseryDulwich Wood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryPaxton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE26 6PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSelectCrystal Palace Parade, Southwark, SE19 1UNWalking directions to Select
0.4 miWells Park SupermarketPlane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJWalking directions to Wells Park Supermarket
0.4 miCheers 1 Off Licence36 Seeley Drive, London, SE21 8QRWalking directions to Cheers 1 Off Licence

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 6PA, 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 033BE01003330
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE26 6PA

Is SE26 6PA (Sydenham Wells) safe?

The area around SE26 6PA records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE26 6PA?

The median sale price around SE26 6PA in Sydenham Wells is £490,000 (about £595 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE26 6PA?

There are 17 schools close to SE26 6PA, including Sydenham High School, GDST, Dulwich Wood Nursery School (Good) and Paxton Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE26 6PA?

The closest station to SE26 6PA is Sydenham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 871 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE26 6PA?

SE26 6PA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,521 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE26 6PA 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).