Unity Way London, Lewisham
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (SE26), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22007282.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £272,500 across 11 sales.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 11).
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are 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 C; 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 Sydenham (London), about 460 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 280 m away, and Sydenham Wells Park (8.1 hectares) is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 57 to 59 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wells Park Practice, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 20% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 136 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | £272,500 | £215,000 | £272,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2023 | FLAT 7, CITIZENS HOUSE SE26 4FE | Flat or maisonette | £272,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 3 May 2023 | FLAT 6, CITIZENS HOUSE SE26 4FE | Flat or maisonette | £272,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 6 Apr 2023 | FLAT 4, CITIZENS HOUSE SE26 4FE | Flat or maisonette | £272,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Jan 2023 | FLAT 2, CITIZENS HOUSE SE26 4FE | Flat or maisonette | £215,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 25 Jan 2023 | FLAT 10, CITIZENS HOUSE SE26 4FE | Flat or maisonette | £215,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jan 2023 | FLAT 1, CITIZENS HOUSE SE26 4FE | Flat or maisonette | £215,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 24 Jan 2023 | FLAT 5, CITIZENS HOUSE SE26 4FE | Flat or maisonette | £215,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 23 Jan 2023 | FLAT 11, CITIZENS HOUSE SE26 4FE | Flat or maisonette | £272,500 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jan 2023 | FLAT 9, CITIZENS HOUSE SE26 4FE | Flat or maisonette | £272,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 20 Jan 2023 | FLAT 3, CITIZENS HOUSE SE26 4FE | Flat or maisonette | £272,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 20 Jan 2023 | FLAT 8, CITIZENS HOUSE SE26 4FE | Flat or maisonette | £215,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: Flat (11). Built: 2020 (11). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
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 C (40% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Sydenham Park (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Small HMO Northern Extension.
- 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)
- Land adjacent Brasted Close: up to 11 homes, permissioned (20 m)
- Workshop at rear of 171 Kirkdale, permissioned (120 m)
- Willow Way Locally Significant Industrial Site: up to 60 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- Windmill PH, 125-131 Kirkdale, permissioned (230 m)
- Miriam Lodge, 185 Dartmouth Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- Former Sydenham Police Station, 179 Dartmouth Road: up to 33 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- Former Sydenham Police Station, 179 Dartmouth Road, permissioned (260 m)
- 31-61 Silverdale, permissioned (360 m)
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, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE26 4FE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SE26 4EH | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 2 / 16 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 57 m and 59 m above sea level (59 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE26 4EH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SE26 4FE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sydenham (London) 3.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Forest Hill 4.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Penge East 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Peak Hill Sydenham | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Forest Hill Station Car Park (TfL) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 21 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 28.4 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wells Park Practice | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Perfucare Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oral Surgery LTD - Family Dental | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Dulwich Community Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Sydenham Police Station | 300 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,370 m² | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Sydenham Wells Park 8.1 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | Alexandra Recreation Ground 4.6 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longton Nursery Allotments 4,920 m² | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Bartholomew, a listed building (Grade II*), 360 m south. 33 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Bartholomew | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m south |
| Horniman Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Crystal Palace Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 6.5 km (4.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Intermediate Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Dulwich Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Devonshire Road Nature Reserve | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 13 | 13 |
None of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 120 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sydenham School | Secondary | 11–18 | 390 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Forest Hill School | Secondary | 11–18 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eliot Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 810 m (0.5 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 |
| Perrymount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Adamsrill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alexandra Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club SE26 4LJ | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2018 |
| LifesElements SE26 4QP | Distributors/Transporters | 160 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery Ltd SE26 4EE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| 161 Food & Drink Connects Ltd SE26 4QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Dec 2024 |
| RAM Convenience Store SE26 4QJ | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Limited SE26 4QJ | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Blue Tiger Coffee Ltd SE26 4QP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Bose Chicken SE26 4QJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Jasmine Cafe SE26 4QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Fox's SE26 4BB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Zain Halal Meat & Grocery SE26 4QJ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Zaid Hala Meat & Grocery SE26 4QJ | Retailers - other | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Perfucare Pharmacy SE26 4BB | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Brixton Cake Shop SE26 4QP | Manufacturers/packers | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Saigon Pho SE26 4BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 18 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Newman Close (38); On or near Willow Way (25); On or near Sydenham Park (18); On or near Sydenham Park Road (9); On or near Carlton Terrace (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 20% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 55% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 18% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 14% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 39% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Brasted Close · Carlton Terrace · Sydenham Park · Peak Hill · Whittell Gardens · Newman Close · Shrublands Close · The Peak · Sydenham Park Road · Trinity Path · Collingtree Road · Sydenham Road
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.