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 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Sydenham is £56,400 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 41.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Upper Sydenham is £56,400 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.
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £452,000 in Forest Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,900,001.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £1,075,000 |
| Flats | 107 | £385,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £940,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £690,000 |
10 years 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.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Plane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJ | |
| 0.4 mi | Cheers 1 Off Licence | 36 Seeley Drive, London, SE21 8QR | |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Kirkdale, Lewisham, SE26 4AR |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Wood House | 39 Sydenham Hill, London, SE26 6RS | |
| 0.3 mi | The Talma | Coombe Road, Lewisham, SE26 6AD | |
| 0.5 mi | Fox's | 150 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4BB |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.