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Perry Vale

About

Perry Vale is a residential neighbourhood in southeast London, centred around its namesake road. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside some inter-war semis and modern apartment developments. It is primarily a quiet, family-oriented locality with local shops and amenities serving the immediate community. The area offers good transport links via Sydenham railway station, which is situated at its northern edge, providing access to London Bridge and other central destinations.

A notable local landmark is the large former cinema on Kirkdale, which has been converted into a gym. Green space is provided by the linear Mayow Park, which includes tennis courts and a bowling green. The area is also home to the Sydenham Community Library, housed in a historic building. Perry Vale maintains a distinct, settled atmosphere, separate from the more bustling centres of Forest Hill and Sydenham High Street.

Area overview

On average Perry Vale has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Perry Vale is £77,783 per year. There are 4 schools in Perry Vale: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Perry Vale is home to around 8,133 people, with a population density of about 8,664.1 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Perry Vale Population

8,133

Population density

8,664.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

30.12(-1%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.09(-36%)

Vehicle crime

11.31(+16%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.89(+20%)

Drugs

5.9(-3%)

London average

Demographics

British

3,496

42.99%

Caribbean

878

10.8%

Other White

871

10.71%

African

858

10.55%

Other Black

291

3.58%

Total population: 8,133

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,252

50.76%

No qualifications

902

14.08%

Level 3 (A level)

812

12.68%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

605

9.44%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

480

7.49%

Total 16+ residents: 6,406

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,002

29.69%

Private landlord or letting agency

671

19.88%

Social rents from council

655

19.41%

Owns outright

617

18.28%

Other social rented

320

9.48%

Total households: 3,375

Property prices in Perry Vale

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Perry Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £1,550,150.

Price distribution per property type (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 Perry Vale over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£1,425,075	£1,312,508	£1,362,538	£1,487,613	£1,537,643
Flats	31	£372,750	£199,000	£280,000	£450,000	£547,500
Semi-Detached	5	£675,000	£501,000	£625,000	£1,035,000	£1,099,000
Terraced	28	£605,000	£396,800	£535,000	£656,875	£896,500

10 years median price trend in Perry Vale

All postcodes in Perry Vale

SE264AQ

Adamsrill Road

SE64EU

Nyon Grove

SE232NW

Dacres Road

SE232NZ

Dacres Estate

SE264AA

Mayow Road

SE269DX

Perry Vale

SE232BG

Bampton Road

SE232XL

Dacres Estate

SE232BQ

Inglemere Road

SE232TW

Levendale Road

SE232XH

Mayow Road

SE239DG

Perry Vale

SE264AG

De Frene Road

SE232LN

Wynell Road

SE232XD

Witney Path

SE233JY

Perry Vale

SE264SU

Silverdale

SE232AW

Mayow Road

SE232QT

Perry Rise

SE232XQ

Mayow Road

SE232QX

Perry Rise

SE232BS

Perry Vale

SE232NG

Dacres Road

SE239AS

Perry Vale

SE264SS

Paddock Close

SE269FW

Perry Vale

SE232BJ

Hyndewood

SE232BN

Dacres Estate

SE232NF

Hindsleys Place

SE232TP

Levendale Road

SE264AB

De Frene Road

SE232UW

Church Vale

SE232XF

Wynell Road

SE266YL

Perry Vale

SE232XP

April Glen

SE269FP

Perry Vale

SE232NH

Honeyfield Mews

SE232NJ

Perry Vale

SE232AX

Bampton Road

SE232LJ

Perry Vale

SE232UQ

Gaynesford Road

SE269GA

Perry Vale

SE232RJ

Houston Road

SE232AZ

Inglemere Road

SE232NN

Dacres Road

SE232UH

South Road

SE64EF

Polecroft Lane

SE232QG

Paxton Road

SE232RL

Houston Road

SE232XT

Perry Vale

SE239FD

Perry Vale

SE232BE

Inglemere Road

SE232LX

Forest Hill Industrial Estate

SE232QP

Perry Rise

SE232XX

Deans Gate Close

SE232PX

Sunderland Road

SE232NT

Hennel Close

SE232QQ

Mayow Road

SE232UN

Westbourne Drive

SE232PB

Dacres Road

SE232QH

Paxton Road

SE232RU

Garlies Road

SE232TH

Woolstone Road

SE264AD

Niederwald Road

SE232BL

Dacres Estate

SE232ND

Westbourne Terrace

SE232PY

Sunderland Road

SE232NE

Perry Vale

SE264SQ

Silverdale

SE232QN

Shaws Cottages

SE232RS

Priestfield Road

SE232TN

Hawkesfield Road

SE239AJ

Perry Vale

SE264SL

Silverdale

SE239GD

Perry Vale

SE239GP

Perry Vale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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