Postcode SE26 6SQ is located in a major urban area, within the Dulwich Wood ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Sydenham Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sydenham Hill is £87,512 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham Hill located about 0.4 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 Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,553 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sydenham Hill is £87,512 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from SE26 6SQ.
Sydenham Hill near SE26 6SQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sydenham Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Gipsy Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Gipsy Hill |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4 | Crystal Palace | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Crystal Palace |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Crystal Palace Park | Large | Walking directions to Crystal Palace Park |
| 0.3 mi | Sydenham Wells Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sydenham Wells Park |
| 0.4 mi | Long Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Long Meadow |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £483,500 in Dulwich Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,161 up to £3,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £1,000,000 |
| Flats | 72 | £448,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £810,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £823,500 |
10 year median price trend in Dulwich Wood
In the SE26 6SQ postcode area, located within Sydenham Hill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Select | Crystal Palace Parade, Southwark, SE19 1UN | Walking directions to Select |
| 0.3 mi | Cheers 1 Off Licence | 36 Seeley Drive, London, SE21 8QR | Walking directions to Cheers 1 Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | HM Newsmarket | 136 Gipsy Hill, London, SE19 1PW | Walking directions to HM Newsmarket |
| 0.4 mi | Select | Gipsy Hill, Southwark, SE19 1PJ | Walking directions to Select |
| 0.4 mi | FreshGo | Gipsy Hill, Southwark, SE19 1PL | Walking directions to FreshGo |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.