Postcode SE23 1BS is located in a major urban area, within the Crofton Park ward of Lewisham in the London region , and forms part of the Forest Hill East area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Forest Hill East is £66,400 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Forest Hill East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,376 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Hill East has a low crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Forest Hill East is £66,400 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from SE23 1BS.
Forest Hill East near SE23 1BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £645,000 in Crofton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,000 up to £1,600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £893,750 |
| Flats | 72 | £445,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £787,515 |
| Terraced | 77 | £774,000 |
10 years price trend in Crofton Park
In the SE23 1BS postcode area, located within Forest Hill East, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.