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Forster Park & Southend

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About

Forster Park is a green space in Lewisham, offering a mix of open fields, playgrounds, and wooded areas. The park is used for sports, picnics, and casual walks, with facilities including a basketball court and a children’s play area. It provides a quiet retreat from the surrounding urban environment, with mature trees and seasonal wildflowers adding natural variety.

The Southend area, adjacent to Forster Park, is a residential neighborhood with a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and schools, catering to everyday needs. The area is well-connected by public transport, with nearby train stations linking it to central London and other parts of Lewisham. The combination of parkland and residential streets creates a balanced, functional community space.

Area overview

On average Forster Park & Southend has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Forster Park & Southend is £48,000 per year. There are 6 schools in Forster Park & Southend: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.7%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Forster Park & Southend Population
8,932
Population density
7,504 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,464
27.58%
African
1,515
16.96%
Caribbean
1,314
14.71%
Other White
778
8.71%
Other Asian
701
7.85%
Total population: 8,933

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
818
25.42%
Owns with a mortgage
797
24.77%
Owns outright
618
19.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
565
17.56%
Social rents from council
311
9.66%
Total households: 3,218

Property prices in Forster Park & Southend

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £502,000 in Forster Park & Southend area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Forster Park & Southend in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forster Park & Southend over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£550,000
Flats6£297,500
Semi-Detached15£525,000
Terraced11£502,000

10 years median price trend in Forster Park & Southend

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forster Park & Southend.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.