SE26 postcode: what it's like to live there
The SE26 district covers Sydenham Wells, Lower Sydenham, Upper Sydenham. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 10 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in SE26
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from SE26 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London Bridge: 29 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in SE26
- Adamsrill Primary School · SE26 4AQ · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 24% in England
- Alexandra Junior School · SE26 5DS · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 13% in England
- Eliot Bank Primary School · SE26 4BU · Good (2023) · Top 4% in England
- Haseltine Primary School · SE26 5AD · Good (2023) · Bottom 43% in England
- Kelvin Grove Primary School · SE26 6BB · Good (2023) · Bottom 39% in England
- Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School · SE26 5SE · Remains Good (2019) · Bottom 47% in England
- St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School · SE26 4LJ · Good (2023) · Top 22% in England
- St Michael's Church of England Primary School · SE26 4HH · Remains Good (2020) · Top 48% in England
Secondary schools in SE26
- Sydenham School · SE26 4RD · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 30% in England
Fee-paying schools in SE26
- Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST · SE26 6BL · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in SE26
- Cherish Day Nursery · SE26 6PL · Good (Ofsted)
- Gems Holiday Clubs · SE26 6BL
- Munchkin Sports Sydenham High Holiday Camp · SE26 6BL
- Cornerstone Day Nursery & Pre-School · SE26 5EP · Good (Ofsted)
- Sydenham After School Club · SE26 5UA
- Cuddly Bear Day Care Ltd · SE26 4EE · Good (Ofsted)
- Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery · SE26 6TT · Good (Ofsted)
- Lammas Green Nursery · SE26 6LT · Good (Ofsted)
- Stagecoach Sydenham · SE26 6BB
- Witty Kiddies Sydenham · SE26 6ET
GP surgeries in SE26
- Wells Park Practice · SE26 6JQ
- Sydenham Green Group Practice · SE26 4TH
Neighbourhoods in SE26
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of SE26 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Wells | 23% | £440k | Very high | 10 min |
| Lower Sydenham | 22% | £526k | High | 6 min |
| Upper Sydenham | 18% | £495k | Average | 5 min |
| Crystal Palace Park | 9% | £385k | High | 10 min |
| Penge East | 9% | £602k | High | 8 min |
| Beckenham Hill | 6% | £328k | High | 6 min |
| Perry Vale | 5% | £475k | Average | 5 min |
| Sydenham Hill | 3% | £475k | Average | 8 min |
| New Beckenham | 3% | £394k | Very high | 8 min |
| Bellingham & Perry Hill | 3% | £450k | Very high | 5 min |
Questions
Where is the SE26 postcode?
SE26 covers 10 neighbourhoods in Sydenham Wells, Lower Sydenham, Upper Sydenham, with 629 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in SE26?
The typical home price across SE26's neighbourhoods is £475k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in SE26?
8 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a SE26 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from SE26?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London Bridge 29 minutes.