This is an unique guide to the best residential roads in Sydenham, London, SE26. The locality is bordered by Forest Hill, Dulwich, & Penge. It has developed from a village in Kent to a part of Greater London. Main periods of growth:

18th Century
The expansion of Sydenham Spa (now Wells park) led to Sydenham’s early expansion.

19th Century
Sydenham expanded after the railway arrived in 1854
. The Crystal Palace was moved to Norwood in the same year. This increased the pace of building development. Local residents included Ernest Shackleton.

20th Century
In the pre-war period 30 flats built (example Park Court by Gibberd on Lawrie Park Road). After post-war period Sydenham continued to expand.

21st Century
New flats added as infill.

We recommend the following residential roads (to buy or let). Each road has a brief description, a history. architectural notes plus transport shops and services information and a map.

Hall Drive
Jews Walk
Kirkdale
Lawrie Park Gardens
Lawrie Park Road

Local info:
Council: Southwak Council Bromley Council.
Buses: Several (176 connects to central London)
Rail & London Overground: Sydenham (Zone 3)
Leisure: Lewisham Leisure Guide, Bromley Leisure Guide
Restaurants: Best Sydenham Cafes & Restaurants
Shops: Guide to Kirkdale (coming soon)

Recommended independent Estate agent
Wooster & Stock (Est 200*)
109 Kirkdale
T: 020 8613 0060
www.woosterstock.co.uk
Contact: Irene Kelly

The most sought after residential roads are on Sydenham Hill near the Dulwich border. Please contact the above agent for full details of properties on the market in a particular road.