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Forest Hill East

England / London / Lewisham / Forest Hill East

About

Forest Hill East is a residential area in the London Borough of Lewisham, known for its green spaces and suburban feel. The area is bordered by Horniman Gardens and Sydenham Hill Woods, offering easy access to nature. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs along Dartmouth Road, catering to everyday needs.

Transport links are convenient, with Forest Hill railway station providing services to London Bridge and East Croydon. The area has a mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, alongside modern developments. Schools like Forest Hill School and Eliot Bank Primary serve the community, making it a practical choice for families.

Area overview

On average Forest Hill East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Forest Hill East is £66,400 per year. There are 1 schools in Forest Hill East: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Forest Hill East Population
7,816
Population density
10,480 per km²

Demographics

British
3,757
48.04%
Other White
844
10.79%
Caribbean
776
9.92%
African
599
7.66%
Other Black
258
3.3%
Total population: 7,820

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
1,170
36.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
736
23.07%
Owns outright
582
18.24%
Other social rented
423
13.26%
Social rents from council
196
6.14%
Total households: 3,190

Property prices in Forest Hill East

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 in Forest Hill East area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,000 up to £1,800,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£885,000
Flats54£432,500
Semi-Detached16£653,750
Terraced46£732,500

10 years price trend in Forest Hill East

All postcodes in Forest Hill East

SE232DR

Shipman Road

SE232DW

Trilby Road

SE232JL

Como Road

SE232SH

Elsinore Road

SE232HU

Carholme Road

SE233LW

Forest Hill East

SE232JN

Como Road

SE232PP

Forest Hill East

SE232PU

Forest Hill East

SE232DZ

Colfe Road

SE232HA

Cranston Road

SE232SG

Broxted Road

SE232TF

Como Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.