Lescombe Close London, Lewisham
25 addresses across 2 postcodes (SE23), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22001645.
- Sales: 24 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £625,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 8, E: 3).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Lewisham costs £2,237 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lower Sydenham, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, De Frene Market Garden, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 29 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sydenham Green Group Practice, about 390 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 112 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £625,000 | £625,000 | £625,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £610,000 | £610,000 | £610,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £203,503 | £203,503 | £203,503 |
| 2014 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £292,000 | £292,000 | £292,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £278,000 | £278,000 | £278,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £305,000 | £270,000 | £340,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £239,500 | £234,000 | £245,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £218,475 | £194,950 | £242,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | 17 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £625,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2023 | 4 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £610,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2019 | 7 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £575,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2017 | 14 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £203,503 | |
| 7 Nov 2014 | 13 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £197,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2012 | 8 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £292,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2011 | 20 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £278,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2010 | 2 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £340,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2010 | 7 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £270,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2009 | 10 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2007 | 25 SE23 2RR | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2006 | 10 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £234,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2006 | 20 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2003 | 22 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £242,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2003 | 9 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £194,950 | |
| 12 Jul 2002 | 25 SE23 2RR | Semi-detached | £257,500 | |
| 8 Jun 2001 | 7 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £87,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2001 | 18 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £153,000 | |
| 6 Nov 1998 | 21 SE23 2RR | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 23 Apr 1998 | 18 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £110,500 | |
| 3 Oct 1997 | 7 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £83,000 | |
| 3 Apr 1997 | 22 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £72,000 | |
| 30 Jan 1997 | 18 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £67,000 | |
| 12 Jan 1995 | 9 SE23 2RR | Terraced | £71,000 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 100 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (10); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1930-1949 (13); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Lewisham in 2026-27: Band D £2,237 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,492 | £1,740 | £1,989 | £2,237 | £2,735 | £3,232 | £3,729 | £4,475 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (61% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Small Houses in Multiple Occupation Article 4.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Bell Green Gas Holders and Livesey Memorial Hall: up to 262 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Kenton Court, 132 Adamsrill Road, permissioned (300 m)
- Kenton Court, 132 Adamsrill Road: up to 25 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- Sydenham Green Group Practice: up to 55 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Bell Green Retail Park: up to 1,831 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 351-355 Sydenham Road, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Sainsbury's Bell Green: up to 1,347 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Stanton Square Locally Signficant Industrial Site: up to 231 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 11 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE23 2RR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 11 | unlikely |
| SE23 2RP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 29 m and 31 m above sea level (30 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE23 2RP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SE23 2RR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lower Sydenham 787,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Sydenham (London) 3.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Forest Hill 4.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ardley Close Bell Green | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Sydenham Car Park | 350 m |
| EV charging points | 26 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 29.6 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sydenham Green Group Practice | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Perry Vale Pharmacy | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | University Hospital Lewisham | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Catford Police Base | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harvest Energy - Northern Lights Filling Station, Stonehaven Road | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest De Frene Market Garden 3,460 m² | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Mayow Park 7.0 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 80 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,270 m² | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Horniman Gardens, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horniman Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Crystal Palace Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Road Nature Reserve | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Stumpshill Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Oak of Honor Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Intermediate Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Honor Oak | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Sydenham Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 25 |
7 of the street's 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Lewisham: see them on the Lewisham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsrill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Haseltine Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Forest Hill School | Secondary | 11–18 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kilmorie Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Perrymount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rathfern Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Athelney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St George's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Elfrida Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Dining Ltd at Brent Knoll School SE23 2QU | School/college/university | 130 m | 4 Good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Little Elms SE6 4HD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Livesey Memorial Hall SE6 4HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Glory Days Community Group SE23 2QU | Retailers - other | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Colin Limited SE23 2RU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Adamsrill After School Club SE26 4AQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Olive Dining Ltd at Adamsrill Primary School SE26 4AQ | School/college/university | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Adamsrill Primary School SE26 4AQ | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| The Stuffed Walrus SE23 2QL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Sports Direct SE26 4DQ | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Bell Green Food and Wine SE26 4PZ | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| The Dulwich Nursery and Pre-School SE6 4LP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Perry Hill Pub SE6 4EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Nov 2024 |
| St Michaels CofE School- Nourish Contract Catering Ltd SE26 4HH | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Costa Ltd SE26 4PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Vehicle crime | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Winsford Road (22); On or near Perry Rise (19); On or near Ardley Close (19); On or near Normandy Close (13); On or near Garlies Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 21% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 18% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 28% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, end-terrace (lodged 23 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Lescombe Road · Ardley Close · Priestfield Road · Perry Hill · Sydenham Road · Garlies Road · Normandy Close · Paxton Road · Silver Birch Close · Dillwyn Close · Houston Road · Shaws Cottages
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.