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About

Perry Vale is a residential ward in the London Borough of Lewisham, located in the southeastern part of the city. The area is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with some postwar developments. It is bordered by Forest Hill to the north and Sydenham to the south, offering easy access to green spaces like Mayow Park and Sydenham Wells Park.

The ward has good transport links, with Honor Oak Park and Sydenham stations providing rail services to central London. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs along Perry Vale and surrounding streets. The area has a mix of long-term residents and younger families, with several schools serving the community. Perry Vale maintains a quiet, suburban feel while being close to busier areas like Forest Hill and Crystal Palace.

Area overview

On average Perry Vale has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Perry Vale is £59,027 per year. There are 5 schools in Perry Vale: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 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

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Perry Vale Population

18,657

Population density

9,395.2 per km²

Demographics

British

8,393

44.99%

Caribbean

2,100

11.26%

Other White

1,926

10.32%

African

1,729

9.27%

Other Black

671

3.6%

Total population: 18,657

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

2,567

33.66%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,608

21.08%

Owns outright

1,479

19.39%

Social rents from council

948

12.43%

Other social rented

794

10.41%

Total households: 7,627

Property prices in Perry Vale

Based on 219 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Perry Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £1,600,000.

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	5	£890,000	£600,000	£800,000	£1,300,000	£1,500,120
Flats	93	£400,000	£226,000	£320,000	£480,000	£587,000
Semi-Detached	26	£598,750	£482,563	£555,000	£826,250	£1,310,000
Terraced	95	£650,000	£448,995	£555,000	£788,500	£930,000

10 years median price trend in Perry Vale

Data Sources

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

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

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