How much social housing is near Forest Hill West?

About 17.0% across the Forest Hill West area.

How many households are in Forest Hill West?

There are 3,497 households in Forest Hill West

What are house prices in Forest Hill West?

Based on 92 recent sales, the median price is £444,000.

What's the Forest Hill West population and density?

Forest Hill West population is 8,139 with density 7676.9 per km².

What home types are most common in Forest Hill West?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 36.5%, converted/shared house (inc hmo) 22.7%.

What's the average income in Forest Hill West?

Average resident income is about £65,200 per year.

What are prices by property type in Forest Hill West?

Latest medians: Detached £1,075,000, Semi-detached £1,070,000, Terraced £805,000, Flats £392,000.

How deprived is Forest Hill West?

Deprivation score 5/10 (rank 18219 of 32844 in country).

How safe is Forest Hill West?

Crime level in Forest Hill West is moderate with about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents.

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Q: What schools in Forest Hill West and how are they rated?

There are 2 schools in Forest Hill West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / London / Lewisham / Forest Hill West

About

Forest Hill West is a residential area in the London Borough of Lewisham, known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses. The area is bordered by Sydenham Hill Woods, one of the largest remaining sections of the Great North Wood, offering green space and walking trails. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs along Dartmouth Road, serving the community.

Transport links are convenient, with Forest Hill railway station providing access to London Bridge and East Croydon. The area has several schools and is close to the Horniman Museum and Gardens, a popular cultural attraction. Forest Hill West retains a quiet, suburban feel while being well-connected to central London.

Area overview

On average Forest Hill West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Forest Hill West is £65,200 per year. There are 2 schools in Forest Hill West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Social housing

17%

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Forest Hill West Population

8,139

Population density

7,676.9 per km²

Demographics

British

4,230

51.95%

Other White

1,006

12.36%

African

616

7.57%

Caribbean

510

6.26%

Other

239

2.94%

Total population: 8,142

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,143

32.71%

Private landlord or letting agency

944

27.02%

Owns outright

707

20.23%

Other social rented

352

10.07%

Social rents from council

270

7.73%

Total households: 3,494

Property prices in Forest Hill West

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £444,000 in Forest Hill West area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,550,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£1,075,000	£827,000	£950,000	£1,250,000	£1,470,000
Flats	61	£392,000	£250,000	£330,000	£450,000	£735,000
Semi-Detached	11	£1,070,000	£715,000	£975,000	£1,400,000	£1,525,000
Terraced	11	£805,000	£417,500	£697,500	£888,300	£937,500

10 years price trend in Forest Hill West

All postcodes in Forest Hill West

SE233TX

Forest Hill West

SE233BG

Woodcombe Crescent

SE233DG

Tewkesbury Avenue

SE233EN

Forest Hill West

SE233ET

Moonlight Drive

SE233SQ

Honor Oak Road

SE233NT

Coach House Mews

SE233YA

Taymount Rise

SE233HF

Havelock Walk

SE233SE

Greystead Road

SE233BY

Horniman Drive

SE233AF

Honor Oak Road

SE233EU

Pearcefield Avenue

SE233PG

Hill Rise

SE233PU

David's Road

SE233QA

The Fieldings

SE233QB

Westwood Park

SE233QE

Westwood Park

SE233TF

Bowmans Lea

SE233XP

Pearcefield Avenue

SE233AD

Crowmarsh Gardens

SE233AQ

Canonbie Road

SE233BU

Amroth Close

SE233DF

Ringmore Rise

SE233TD

Dunoon Road

SE233AY

Canonbie Road

SE233LB

Forest Hill West

SE233SX

Woodcombe Crescent

SE233TL

Bowmans Lea

SE233TY

Forest Hill West

SE233UH

Taymount Rise

SE233EF

Langton Rise

SE233BJ

Horniman Drive

SE233DB

Ringmore Rise

SE233EQ

Buckley Close

SE233NB

Forest Hill West

SE233SR

Forest Hill West

SE233TS

Forest Hill West

SE233BF

Churchwood Gardens

SE233BQ

Ewelme Road

SE233DE

Liphook Crescent

SE233LZ

Forest Hill West

SE233NR

Boveney Road

SE233NS

Forest Hill West

SE233RT

Honor Oak Road

SE233TE

Fairlie Gardens

SE233TT

Forest Hill West

SE233UE

Taymount Rise

SE233BS

Horniman Drive

SE233EA

Wood Vale

SE233ER

David's Road

SE233EX

David's Road

SE233SB

Honor Oak Road

SE233TH

Forest Hill West

SE233TQ

Garthorne Road

SE233TU

Forest Hill West

SE233LX

Forest Hill West

SE233QD

The Hermitage

SE233RL

Benson Road

SE233UG

Highgate Walk

SE233BL

Rocombe Crescent

SE233SU

Forest Hill West

SE233TG

Haredon Close

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Data Sources

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

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