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About

Forest Hill is a residential ward in the London Borough of Lewisham, located in the southeastern part of the city. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian housing, with tree-lined streets and green spaces like Horniman Gardens and Sydenham Hill Wood. It has good transport links, including Forest Hill railway station, providing access to central London and surrounding areas.

The ward features local amenities such as independent shops, cafes, and the Horniman Museum, a popular cultural attraction. Schools and community facilities are well-established, catering to families and long-term residents. Forest Hill maintains a balance between urban convenience and a quieter, suburban atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Forest Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Forest Hill is £60,869 per year. There are 6 schools in Forest Hill: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

23%

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Forest Hill Population

15,174

Population density

8,282.8 per km²

Demographics

British

7,098

46.77%

Other White

1,844

12.15%

African

1,486

9.79%

Caribbean

1,157

7.62%

Other

535

3.52%

Total population: 15,178

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,977

30.84%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,515

23.63%

Owns outright

1,168

18.22%

Other social rented

844

13.16%

Social rents from council

700

10.92%

Total households: 6,411

Property prices in Forest Hill

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £452,000 in Forest Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,900,001.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£1,075,000	£697,500	£935,000	£1,300,000	£1,725,001
Flats	107	£385,000	£250,900	£325,000	£444,000	£651,000
Semi-Detached	21	£940,000	£565,000	£850,000	£1,070,000	£1,500,000
Terraced	34	£690,000	£436,750	£549,650	£773,750	£902,450

10 years price trend in Forest Hill

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail