Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in Sydenham, South East London

Property to rent in Sydenham

Just north of Crystal Palace, and that little bit closer to central London, Sydenham is subdivided into Lower, Upper and plain Sydenham. Cheaper than Dulwich on its northern border, Upper Sydenham has an enviable array of large character homes, the best offering panoramic views and massive gardens; Sydenham also has a conservation area in Halifax Street. If you are looking for property to rent in Sydenham you will also find brand new luxury apartments, 1820s cottages, mock Tudor houses built in the 1920s and a selection of Victorian and Edwardian houses, some of which have been converted into apartments. Estate agents in Sydenham report that one of the most sought after roads is Hall Drive, which was once a carriage road of Sydenham Hall. According to local residents, SE26 enjoys a sense of community, and many residents are self-employed or work in the arts. Transport for London is spending £1 billion extending the existing East London Line northwards and southwards. There will be eight tubes an hour going through Sydenham on the existing railtrack. This would really put Sydenham on the London Transport Map. The effect on house prices and rents could be quite dramatic for what is now one of the most inexpensive areas in inner London.

Amenities for Sydenham properties

The hub of SE26 is Sydenham Road, which has a number of shops situated along its entire length. Other shops in the area include a Sainsbury’s Savacentre and Wickes in Lower Sydenham and Somerfields on Sydenham Road. People who are fans of Waitrose will be interested to know the area is covered by Ocado who deliver on behalf of Waitrose. Families looking at houses to rent in Sydenham will discover the area is great for walkers, golfers and the outdoorsy set. Sydenham Wells Park has a state-of-the-art water-play fun facility for children. Dulwich Park has woods, a nature reserve, golf course, tennis courts and playing fields. Mayow Park in Lower Sydenham, and Sydenham Wells Park in Upper Sydenham each have a bowling green and tennis courts. There are a number of good schools in Sydenham and the surrounding areas, two of note are Sydenham High School for Girls and Dulwich College.

Surrounding areas and transport in Sydenham

Sydenham is the main station at the junction of Sydenham Road and Kirkdale and is 15 minutes from London Bridge with links to Charing Cross and the City. The trains operate a 10 minute frequency into London. There are two other stations in SE26 – Lower Sydenham off Kangley Bridge Road at Bell Green, where trains run to London Bridge in just 19 minutes. Sydenham Hill station operates services to London Victoria. If you are searching for rental property in Sydenham you might also like the surrounding areas of Dulwich, Forest Hill and Crystal Palace.