Postcode SE26 6RB 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 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 nearest station is Sydenham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Crystal Palace Park.
Sydenham Wells has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,618 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Wells has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.0% 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 per household in Sydenham Wells is £67,693 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from SE26 6RB.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 6RB 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 | 3,4 | Crystal Palace | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Crystal Palace |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Penge West | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Penge West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Crystal Palace Park | Large | Walking directions to Crystal Palace Park |
| 0.2 mi | Sydenham Wells Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sydenham Wells Park |
| 0.4 mi | Kirkdale Green | Small | Walking directions to Kirkdale Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £895,000 | £595 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £692,500 | £617 |
| Terraced | 42 | £677,500 | £619 |
| Flats | 83 | £395,000 | £576 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 6RB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 28, Ormanton Road, London, SE26 6RB | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 14, Ormanton Road, London, SE26 6RB | Terraced | Freehold | £925,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | Flat 1, 41, Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6NP | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 20, 33, Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6NX | Flats | Leasehold | £292,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 63, Ormanton Road, London, SE26 6RG | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the SE26 6RB 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 6RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wells Park Supermarket | Plane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJ | Walking directions to Wells Park Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Ram Convenience Store | 159 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJ | Walking directions to Ram Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 149 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Select | Crystal Palace Parade, Southwark, SE19 1UN | Walking directions to Select |
| 0.4 mi | Kirkdale Convenience Store | 297 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4QD | Walking directions to Kirkdale Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE26 6RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Corin Ashwell
Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026
Markus Michelucci
Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026
Tanya Dunne
Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026
Ellie Reeves
Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE26 6RB 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE26 6RB in Sydenham Wells is £490,000 (about £595 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SE26 6RB, including Sydenham High School, GDST, Kelvin Grove Primary School (Good) and St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE26 6RB is Sydenham in TfL zone 3, about 829 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE26 6RB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE26 6RB 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).