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SE26 6QP

Taylors Lane

Sydenham

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Detailed insights for SE26 6QP

Overview

Postcode SE26 6QP 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 average crime levels, with around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sydenham Wells Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
43.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Sydenham Wells has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,040 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Sydenham Wells has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.8%

Approximately 43.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE26 6QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Sydenham Wells near SE26 6QP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE26 6QP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Sydenham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Sydenham
0.6 mi

3

Sydenham Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sydenham Hill
0.8 mi

3

Forest Hill

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Forest Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE26 6QP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSydenham Wells ParkMediumWalking directions to Sydenham Wells Park
0.4 miBaxters FieldSmallWalking directions to Baxters Field
0.4 miKirkdale GreenSmallWalking directions to Kirkdale Green

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
11,272.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.79(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.4(-31%)
Vehicle crime
7.88(-16%)
Public order
7.23(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.57(+15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
89
35.6%
African
47
18.8%
Caribbean
38
15.2%
Other White
23
9.2%
Other Asian
13
5.2%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
37.38%
No qualifications
52
24.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.49%
Level 3 (A level)
24
11.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.54%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
36
34.29%
Owns with a mortgage
27
25.71%
Owns outright
17
16.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
11.43%
Other social rented
10
9.52%
Total households: 105

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 6QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 6QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Oct 2025Flat 12A, Wells Park Court, 39, Taylors Lane, London, SE26 6QPFlatsLeasehold£395,000
17 Oct 2025Flat 3, Wells Park Court, 39, Taylors Lane, London, SE26 6QPFlatsLeasehold£200,000
10 Nov 202523, Coombe Road, London, SE26 6QWFlatsLeasehold£191,000
18 Sept 2025101, Wells Park Road, London, SE26 6ADFlatsLeasehold£386,000
03 Sept 2025109, Wells Park Road, London, SE26 6ADOtherLeasehold£300,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE26 6QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKelvin Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSydenham High School, GDSTOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miSecondarySydenham SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE26 6QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWells Park SupermarketPlane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJWalking directions to Wells Park Supermarket
0.3 miTesco Express149 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miRam Convenience Store159 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJWalking directions to Ram Convenience Store
0.5 miKirkdale Convenience Store297 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4QDWalking directions to Kirkdale Convenience Store
0.5 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 6QP, 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 033CE01003331
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1988-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SE26 6QP

Is SE26 6QP (Sydenham Wells) safe?

The area around SE26 6QP records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 6QP?

The median sale price around SE26 6QP 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 6QP?

There are 14 schools close to SE26 6QP, including Kelvin Grove Primary School (Good), Sydenham High School, GDST and Sydenham School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE26 6QP?

The closest station to SE26 6QP is Sydenham in TfL zone 3, about 882 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE26 6QP?

SE26 6QP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,040 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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