Postcode SE26 6QL 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 Sydenham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Sydenham Wells 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 38.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE26 6QL.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 6QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4 | Crystal Palace | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Crystal Palace |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sydenham Wells Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sydenham Wells Park |
| 0.5 mi | Baxters Field | Small | Walking directions to Baxters Field |
| 0.4 mi | Kirkdale Green | Small | Walking directions to Kirkdale Green |
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 6QL postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Plane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Ram Convenience Store | 159 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJ | Walking directions to Ram Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Kirkdale, Lewisham, SE26 4AR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Kirkdale Convenience Store | 297 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4QD | Walking directions to Kirkdale Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Spring Hill, London, SE26 4BA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.