What’s changing in Upper Sydenham (SE26)
SE26, Lewisham · within 0.6 miles of the middle · updated 25 October 2026
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House prices in Upper Sydenham (SE26)
Over the last six months, 51 homes sold within 0.6 miles of Upper Sydenham (SE26). Half sold for more than £485,000 and half for less. The cheapest was £235,000 and the dearest £1,500,000.
- 117 London Road, LondonTerraced house · Fri 14 Aug£962,500
- 5 Gable Court, LondonTerraced house · Mon 10 Aug£655,000
- 37 Fransfield Grove, LondonFlat · Fri 7 Aug£672,000
- Flat 3, 7 Taymount RiseFlat · Fri 7 Aug£323,500
- Lower Floor, 87 Peak HillFlat · Mon 3 Aug£500,000
- Flat 1, Dane HouseFlat · Mon 3 Aug£560,000
- 24 Border Road, LondonFlat · Wed 29 Jul£475,000
- 55B Panmure Road, LondonFlat · Mon 27 Jul£475,000
Businesses in Upper Sydenham (SE26)
- The MoustacheCafe · 10m 4
- CostcutterConvenience store · 30m
- Lusciouslocks2020Spa · 40m
- Hospital RecordsHospital · 20m
- Forest Hill PoolsSport or fitness facility · 0.4 miles 5
- Snuffle Dog Cafe and Wine BarAnimal or pet service · 0.2 miles
- Educational Network IT SolutionsAutomotive service · 30m
- Selkent FasteningsHardware store · 150m
Planning applications in Upper Sydenham (SE26)
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Approved: Planning application at 18 HALIFAX STREET, LONDON
Installation of two timber sash replacement windows on the front elevation of the property at 18 Halifax Street SE26.
18 HALIFAX STREET, LONDON, SE26 6JA -
Approved: Planning application at 152 KIRKDALE, LONDON
Installation of a replacement sash window and door in the side elevation of 152 Kirkdale,SE26, including repairs to remaining windows and doors
152 KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4BB -
Approved: Loft conversion at KINGSWOOD, 1 SYDENHAM PARK ROAD, LONDON
Construction of a side dormer loft extension, fenestration changes, and all associated works at Kingswood, 1 Sydenham Park Road SE26.
KINGSWOOD, 1 SYDENHAM PARK ROAD, LONDON, SE26 4DY -
Approved: Planning application at 3 SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON
Refurbishment of existing front steps at 3 Sydenham Park, SE26.
3 SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EE -
Refused: Planning application at 157 KIRKDALE, LONDON
Construction of a 3 storey dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) with associated roof terrace, cycle parking, refuse storage, landscaping and all associated works at the land rear of 157 Kirkdale, SE26.
157 KIRKDALE, LONDON, SE26 4QJ -
Planning application at 19 SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON
Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed timber windows in the front and side elevations, and double-glazed UPVC windows and door in the rear elevation to Flats (A & B), 19 Sydenham Park SE26.
19 SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EE -
Planning application at 18 SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON
Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed timber windows in the front and rear elevations, and a timber door in the rear elevation to Flats (A & B), Sydenham Park SE26.
18 SYDENHAM PARK, LONDON, SE26 4EQ -
Planning application at WILLIAM WOOD HOUSE, SHRUBLANDS CLOSE, LONDON
Installation of replacement windows with double-glazed timber windows in the front, side and rear elevations and aluminium doors in the rear elevation to William Wood House, Shrublands Close SE26.
WILLIAM WOOD HOUSE, SHRUBLANDS CLOSE, LONDON, SE26 4EG
Roadworks and road closures in Upper Sydenham (SE26)
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Road closed: Sydenham Park (Uk Power Networks Eastern & London)
14 Apr to 30 Oct. Under way. Infrastructure work in the road and on the pavement. The road will be closed.
Sydenham Park, London -
Road closed: Lawrie Park Avenue (Uk Power Networks Eastern & London)
18 May to 30 Oct. Under way. Infrastructure work in the road and on the pavement. The road will be closed.
Lawrie Park Avenue, London -
Road closed: Jews Walk (Uk Power Networks Eastern & London)
26 May to 30 Oct. Under way. Infrastructure work in the road and on the pavement. The road will be closed.
Jews Walk, London -
Lane closed on Westwood Hill (Thames Water)
9 Nov to 12 Nov. Repairs to pipes or cables in the road. A lane will be closed.
Westwood Hill, London
Fuel prices near Upper Sydenham (SE26)
- UnleadedCheapest 172.9p at MFG Forest Hill, 1.0 miles and 2 others · most around 174.9p · dearest 178.9p · 9 stations
- DieselCheapest 198.9p at MFG Gipsy Hill, 1.1 miles · most around 201.4p · dearest 205.9p · 10 stations
Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.
New food places and hygiene scores in Upper Sydenham (SE26)
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New shop: FOREST HILL NEWS
Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.
Forest Hill News, 67 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HT -
New restaurant or café: Gambado Soft Play Centre - Forest Hill
Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.
Gambado Soft Play Centre - Forest Hill, The Capitol, 11-21 London Road, London, SE23 3TW -
Westwood House Care Home scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 1 Oct. 5 means "very good". A food business.
Westwood House, Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6BQ -
369foundation scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 1 Oct. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.
Ground Floor Unit, 6 Perry Vale, London, SE23 2LD
Street reports in Upper Sydenham (SE26)
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Abandoned vehicle reported: Sheenewood
Reported to Lewisham Borough Council on FixMyStreet.
Sheenewood, Forest Hill -
Fly-tipping reported: Sydenham Rise
Reported to Lewisham Borough Council on FixMyStreet.
Sydenham Rise, Forest Hill -
Fly-tipping reported: Willow Way
Reported to Lewisham Borough Council on FixMyStreet.
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Fly-tipping reported: Princethorpe Road
Reported to Lewisham Borough Council on FixMyStreet.
Princethorpe Road, Perry Vale -
Fly-tipping reported: Kirkdale
Reported to Lewisham Borough Council on FixMyStreet.
Kirkdale, Forest Hill
Schools in Upper Sydenham (SE26)
- Kelvin Grove Primary School Good (2023)
- Sydenham School Report card Jul 2026: Strong standard in 5, expected standard in 2
- St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School Good (2023)
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School School remains Good (2024)
- Eliot Bank Primary School Good (2023)
- Forest Hill School Good (2024)
GPs, dentists and care in Upper Sydenham (SE26)
- Wells Park Practice Good (2022)
- Westwood House Good (2019)
- Dr Parisa Akhavan-Tabib - Dartmouth Road Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2017
- Forest Hill Dental Surgery Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2016
- Holmbury Dene (Respite) Good (2019)
Charities in Upper Sydenham (SE26)
- The Horniman Public Museum And Public Park Trust Provision of a public, educational Museum and Gardens
- Ichthus Christian Fellowship Please refer to the Trustees' report in the annual accounts.
- Transform Network Various courses including worship, teaching, group work and prayer ministry time, pastoral training; youth activities; leadership meetings…
- The Grove Centre Church The Grove Centre Church is a multi-ethnic congregation worshipping in the Baptist and United Reformed traditions and sustaining a broad…
- Forest Hill Community Church Religious ActivitiesEducation and TrainingRelief of poverty
Crime in Upper Sydenham (SE26)
263 crimes were reported within 0.6 miles of Upper Sydenham (SE26) in August 2026. The most common were violence (87), anti-social behaviour (66), vehicle crime (20).