Postcode SE26 6XH is located in a major urban area, within the Sydenham ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Lower Sydenham area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lower Sydenham is £55,700 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Crystal Palace Park.
Lower Sydenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,994 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Sydenham has a low crime rate, with approximately 67.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Lower Sydenham is £55,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE26 6XH.
Lower Sydenham near SE26 6XH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £1,500,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £971,000 |
| Flats | 78 | £409,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £920,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £617,500 |
10 years price trend in Sydenham
In the SE26 6XH postcode area, located within Lower Sydenham, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.