Is Sydenham a good place to live?
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In Sydenham (CV31 1), recorded crime is 13% above the national average, homes sell for around £353,662 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 13% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
- How we grade →
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£353,662
Population
19,873
Recorded crime
303.4
Schools
5
Broadband
81%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Sydenham CV31 1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sydenham CV31 1 is rated high. Around 15.3% of properties (998 of 6,542) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 64 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in CV31 1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (48 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CV31 1 (May 24–Jun 26, average 64/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 35
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 7,935
Owned 56% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 27%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CV31 1.
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Sydenham CV31 1: frequently asked questions
Is Sydenham CV31 1 a good place to live?
In Sydenham (CV31 1), recorded crime is 13% above the national average, homes sell for around £353,662 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Sydenham CV31 1?
Recorded crime in Sydenham CV31 1 runs at 303.4 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Sydenham CV31 1 safe?
Crime in Sydenham CV31 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Sydenham CV31 1 runs at 303.4 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Sydenham CV31 1?
Homes in Sydenham CV31 1 sell for around £353,662 on average, based on 189 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Sydenham CV31 1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sydenham CV31 1 is rated high. Around 15.3% of properties (998 of 6,542) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 64 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Sydenham CV31 1?
There are 5 schools in Sydenham CV31 1 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Sydenham CV31 1 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Sydenham CV31 1, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Sydenham CV31 1 a deprived area?
Sydenham CV31 1 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).