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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sydenham Wells is £67,693 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 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Sydenham Wells Park.
Sydenham Wells has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,223 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Wells has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.1 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 153 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 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 | 80 | £397,875 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £752,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £625,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sydenham
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 | Spar | Plane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Select | Gipsy Hill, Southwark, SE19 1PJ | Walking directions to Select |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham 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.