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SE26 Area Report

Lewisham

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£491,377
Median Price
Postcode district (SE26)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (SE26)
11
Schools Nearby
45/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.1/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in SE26

Rental Yield
6.1
Price Growth
4.7
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.5
Transport
4.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
7.3
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (SE26)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

474
Crimes/month
220
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 589
2025-05: 631
2025-06: 589
2025-07: 657
2025-08: 569
2025-09: 533
2025-10: 602
2025-11: 534
2025-12: 490
2026-01: 518
2026-02: 468
2026-03: 436
2025-042026-03

↓ 15% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Lewisham)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Lewisham has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
4
employment
4
education
7
health
5
crime
4
housing
3
environment
3

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Lewisham (the HPI is only published at LAD level). SE26 spans 3 local authorities; Lewisham is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the SE26-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£491,380
Lewisham average
+3.3%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£1,119,670
Detached
£770,472
Semi-Detached
£601,787
Terraced
£380,583
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £170,168
01/12/2003: £184,167
01/12/2004: £200,329
01/12/2005: £205,383
01/12/2006: £224,871
01/12/2007: £257,677
01/12/2008: £219,615
01/12/2009: £233,940
01/12/2010: £236,792
01/12/2011: £242,966
01/12/2012: £260,368
01/12/2013: £301,077
01/12/2014: £355,905
01/12/2015: £397,669
01/12/2016: £423,145
01/12/2017: £433,685
01/12/2018: £435,014
01/12/2019: £438,403
01/12/2020: £464,786
01/12/2021: £452,154
01/12/2022: £485,996
01/12/2023: £458,426
01/12/2024: £475,652
01/12/2025: £491,380
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

7
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Independent
1
Special
11
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 11 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

45.5
Avg Attainment 8
+7.1% vs national (42.5)
45%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 14 secondary schools in Lewisham

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

45/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.
TfL Zone 43 Rail

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in SE26 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£1,175,000
51 sales
Semi-detached
£808,750
180 sales
Terraced
£620,000
521 sales
Flat
£370,000
1,310 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Lewisham. For the headline SE26 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+3.3%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Lewisham
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,870/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
4.5/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaArticle 4 DirectionBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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    Conservation Area
    Cobbs Corner
    Planning restrictions may apply
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~67 Mbps
    Max Available~1000 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre+ Yes

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    100/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:73 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.5°C
    Avg Temperature
    745mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2751h
    Sunshine/Year
    20.7 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: August
    Now: 15.4°C, Mainly clearHumidity: 73%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    38 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.2/5
    Average Rating
    74%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    38
    Total Establishments
    The GreyhoundPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    Nando'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    PURE GYMRetailers - other
    Exempt
    SainsburysRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
    5/5
    The PavilionPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Elevation

    52m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 52m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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