Postcode SE26 6SU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sydenham Wells Park.
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.
Sydenham Wells has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from SE26 6SU.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 6SU 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 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Gipsy Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Gipsy Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4 | Crystal Palace | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Crystal Palace |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sydenham Wells Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sydenham Wells Park |
| 0.4 mi | Long Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Long Meadow |
| 0.5 mi | Baird Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Baird Gardens |
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 6SU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2025 | Flat 4, Woodside Villa, 11, Sydenham Hill, London, SE26 6SH | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Flat 16, Cambria House, High Level Drive, London, SE26 6XX | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | Flat 3, 9, Sydenham Hill, London, SE26 6SQ | Flats | Leasehold | £630,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Flat 4, 9, Sydenham Hill, London, SE26 6SQ | Flats | Leasehold | £602,500 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Flat 17, Hogarth Court, Fountain Drive, London, SE19 1UY | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 |
In the SE26 6SU postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.5 mi | HM Newsmarket | 136 Gipsy Hill, London, SE19 1PW | Walking directions to HM Newsmarket |
| 0.5 mi | Wells Park Supermarket | Plane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJ | Walking directions to Wells Park Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Select | Gipsy Hill, Southwark, SE19 1PJ | Walking directions to Select |
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 6SU, 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 6SU 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.
The median sale price around SE26 6SU in Sydenham Wells is £490,000 (about £595 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SE26 6SU, including Dulwich Wood Nursery School (Good), Sydenham High School, GDST and Kingsdale Foundation School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE26 6SU is Sydenham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 594 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE26 6SU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE26 6SU 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).