Postcode SE26 6TL is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Hill ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Upper Sydenham area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upper Sydenham is £77,466 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Sydenham Wells Park.
Upper Sydenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,446 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Sydenham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upper Sydenham is £77,466 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE26 6TL.
Upper Sydenham near SE26 6TL 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 |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Gipsy Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Gipsy Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sydenham Wells Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sydenham Wells Park |
| 0.5 mi | Baxters Field | Small | Walking directions to Baxters Field |
| 0.5 mi | MacColl Gardens | Small | Walking directions to MacColl Gardens |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Forest Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £2,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £1,027,500 |
| Flats | 99 | £375,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £882,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £671,500 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Hill
In the SE26 6TL postcode area, located within Upper Sydenham, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE26 6TL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Plane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Cheers 1 Off Licence | 36 Seeley Drive, London, SE21 8QR | Walking directions to Cheers 1 Off Licence |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Kirkdale, Lewisham, SE26 4AR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.