Postcode SE26 6XW is located in a major urban area, within the Sydenham area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Sydenham Wells area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sydenham Wells is £67,693 per year. The median sale price in Sydenham is £465,000 (around £599 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £355,000 and £628,375. The nearest station is Sydenham Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Crystal Palace Park.
Sydenham Wells has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,521 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Wells has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 75.8% 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 122 ft away from SE26 6XW.
Sydenham Wells near SE26 6XW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Crystal Palace Park | Large | Walking directions to Crystal Palace Park |
| 0.2 mi | Sydenham Wells Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sydenham Wells Park |
| 0.4 mi | MacColl Gardens | Small | Walking directions to MacColl Gardens |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £599 per square foot) in Sydenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £184,000 up to £1,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,050,000 | £763 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £692,500 | £631 |
| Terraced | 37 | £628,500 | £608 |
| Flats | 93 | £395,000 | £586 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £356,000 | £632,500 | £493,000 |
| 2017 | £1,100,000 | £342,500 | £725,000 | £530,000 |
| 2018 | £655,000 | £395,000 | £670,000 | £515,000 |
| 2019 | £760,000 | £342,750 | £603,500 | £530,000 |
| 2020 | £850,000 | £370,000 | £662,500 | £645,000 |
| 2021 | £1,202,500 | £352,500 | £762,500 | £590,750 |
| 2022 | £680,000 | £391,000 | £623,750 | £595,000 |
| 2023 | £670,000 | £374,750 | £820,000 | £681,000 |
| 2024 | £710,000 | £395,500 | £877,500 | £613,500 |
| 2025 | £752,000 | £395,000 | £718,500 | £643,500 |
| 2026 | £1,050,000 | £355,000 | £727,500 | £628,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £557 | £472 | £505 |
| 2017 | £746 | £514 | £495 | £504 |
| 2018 | £553 | £587 | £488 | £531 |
| 2019 | £511 | £549 | £541 | £500 |
| 2020 | £585 | £508 | £505 | £546 |
| 2021 | £603 | £537 | £570 | £552 |
| 2022 | £621 | £556 | £553 | £581 |
| 2023 | £628 | £532 | £635 | £563 |
| 2024 | £504 | £544 | £617 | £569 |
| 2025 | £624 | £589 | £616 | £637 |
| 2026 | £763 | £571 | £674 | £627 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE26 6XW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat 4, Pemberton House, High Level Drive, London, SE26 6XW | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | Flat 28, Tarquin House, High Level Drive, London, SE26 6XU | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Flat 16, Cambria House, High Level Drive, London, SE26 6XX | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 2, 21, Longton Avenue, London, SE26 6RE | Flats | Leasehold | £605,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 17B, Longton Avenue, London, SE26 6RE | Detached | Freehold | £702,600 |
In the SE26 6XW postcode area, located within Sydenham Wells, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Dulwich Wood Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
Dulwich Wood Nursery School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Kelvin Grove Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jun 2023. | |
Kelvin Grove Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Jun 2023
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE26 6XW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Select | Crystal Palace Parade, Southwark, SE19 1UN | Walking directions to Select |
| 0.4 mi | Wells Park Supermarket | Plane Street, Lewisham, SE26 6JJ | Walking directions to Wells Park Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Cheers 1 Off Licence | 36 Seeley Drive, London, SE21 8QR | Walking directions to Cheers 1 Off Licence |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE26 6XW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Corin Ashwell
Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026
Markus Michelucci
Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026
Tanya Dunne
Sydenham - Elected 7 May 2026
Ellie Reeves
Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE26 6XW records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE26 6XW in Sydenham is £465,000 (about £599 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SE26 6XW, including Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST, Dulwich Wood Nursery School (Outstanding) and Kelvin Grove Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE26 6XW is Sydenham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 846 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE26 6XW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,521 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE26 6XW is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Corin Ashwell (Green Party), Markus Michelucci (Green Party) and Tanya Dunne (Green Party).