Postcode SE26 6XS 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 moderate crime levels, with around 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sydenham Wells is £53,700 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Crystal Palace 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 89.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 76.1% 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 of residents in Sydenham Wells is £53,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from SE26 6XS.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 6XS 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 6XS postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Select | Crystal Palace Parade, Southwark, SE19 1UN | |
| 0.4 mi | Cheers 1 Off Licence | 36 Seeley Drive, London, SE21 8QR | |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Plane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJ |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Wood House | 39 Sydenham Hill, London, SE26 6RS | |
| 0.4 mi | The Talma | Coombe Road, Lewisham, SE26 6AD |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.