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Perry Vale

About

Perry Vale is a residential ward in the southeast London borough of Lewisham, bordered by Forest Hill to the north and Sydenham to the south. Its streets are characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with some interwar and post-war developments adding to the housing mix. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping parades along Perry Rise and Sydenham Road serving the community's daily needs.

A significant local feature is the presence of the large University Hospital Lewisham, which is a major employer and institution. The ward includes the northern section of Mayow Park, providing green space with tennis courts and a bowls club. Transport links are provided by several bus routes and the Overground station at Forest Hill, which lies just outside the northern boundary, connecting residents to central London.

Area overview

On average Perry Vale has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.7% 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 £77,939 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. Perry Vale is home to around 18,657 people, with a population density of about 9,395.2 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

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

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

32.7(+8%)

Anti-social behaviour

21.92(-18%)

Vehicle crime

11.1(+14%)

Other theft

7.99(-31%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.13(+24%)

London average

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

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

7,787

52.68%

No qualifications

1,911

12.93%

Level 3 (A level)

1,871

12.66%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,425

9.64%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,032

6.98%

Total 16+ residents: 14,783

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 183 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 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	3	£1,300,000	£625,000	£925,000	£1,425,075	£1,525,135
Flats	74	£408,750	£234,500	£332,500	£485,000	£589,200
Semi-Detached	22	£612,500	£520,988	£571,250	£802,500	£1,111,000
Terraced	84	£652,500	£447,153	£555,000	£804,089	£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: 16/01/2026.

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

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