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Lower Sydenham London Map

Traditional county: London · Unitary authority: Greater London · Region: London

Explore Lower Sydenham, London with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Lower Sydenham map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Lower Sydenham, London

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PlaceLower Sydenham
Traditional CountyLondon
Unitary AuthorityGreater London
District / BoroughLewisham
RegionLondon
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude51.428231
Longitude-0.046923
Place TypeSuburban Area

About Lower Sydenham

Lower Sydenham unfolds across a landscape where the industrious echoes of the past meet the quiet, modern rhythm of suburban life. It lies 6.1 miles south-east of City of Westminster (from City of Westminster: bearing 146°T, OS grid TQ 358 717), and is situated north-west of Keston village. The character of Lower Sydenham is defined by a utilitarian charm, where the long, straight lines of railway tracks and arterial roads slice through the residential fabric. Soft, diffused light often settles over the greenery of Mayow Park, providing a verdant respite for those wandering through the surrounding streets. Nearby, the Pool River traces a wandering, silver path through the landscape, acting as a reminder of the water-powered mills that once drove the local economy. Artistic spirit finds a home in unexpected corners, such as the vibrant Greyhound Mural, which offers a sudden, colourful interruption to the brick-heavy horizon. This pocket of London maintains a grounded atmosphere, balancing the weight of its industrial heritage with the simple, domestic needs of its inhabitants. Lower Sydenham remains a place of transition, moving steadily between the brisk energy of the capital and the softer, lingering pace of the outer boroughs.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Mayow Park (Park) — 0.1 mi, 342° NNW
  • De Frene Market Garden (Park) — 0.3 mi, 048° NE
  • Greyhound Mural (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 257° WSW
  • Pool River (River) — 0.7 mi, 091° E
  • St Antholin's Spire (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 317° NW
  • Sydenham School Ampitheater (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 305° NW
  • Intermediate Lake (Lake / Reservoir) — 0.9 mi, 246° WSW
  • Bridge House Theatre (Theatre) — 0.9 mi, 220° SW
  • The Folly (Historic Ruins) — 1.0 mi, 301° WNW
  • Centre of The Maze (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 248° WSW
  • Sydenham Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 1.1 mi, 283° WNW
  • Lower Lake (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.1 mi, 226° SW
  • Horniman Museum (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 326° NW
  • Pool River (West Branch) (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.2 mi, 180° S
  • The Fellowship Cinema (Cinema) — 1.2 mi, 074° ENE
  • Horniman Museum and Gardens (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 327° NNW
  • Menagerie (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 1.2 mi, 329° NNW
  • Westow Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 1.4 mi, 245° WSW
  • Crystal Palace Subway (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 252° WSW
  • Crystal Palace High Level Station Entry (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 252° WSW
  • Odeon Cinema (Cinema) — 1.6 mi, 156° SSE
  • Lych Gate (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 145° SE
  • Ravensbourne River (River) — 1.8 mi, 098° E
  • Peckham Rye Park (Historic Park or Garden) — 2.0 mi, 346° NNW · 21 ha
  • West Norwood Cemetery And Crematorium (Historic Park or Garden (Grade II*)) — 2.2 mi, 277° W · 16 ha
  • Elmers End Moated Site, South Norwood (Scheduled Monument) — 2.2 mi, 187° S · 1 ha
  • Nunhead Cemetery (All Saints) (Historic Park or Garden (Grade II*)) — 2.4 mi, 357° N · 20 ha
  • Anglican Chapel (Historic Ruins) — 2.4 mi, 356° N
  • Longitude Zero - Meridian Line marker on Ceiling of Foot Tunnel (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 049° NE
  • Migration Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 033° NNE

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About This Lower Sydenham Map Page

Explore Lower Sydenham, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.428231, -0.046923. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.

Page builtAugust 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.