Postcode SE23 1BW is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Vale 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 65.1 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 0.2 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Horniman Museum and Gardens.
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 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 79 ft away from SE23 1BW.
Forest Hill East near SE23 1BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Honor Oak Park | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Honor Oak Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Horniman Museum and Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Horniman Museum and Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Albion Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Albion Millennium Green |
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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £890,000 |
| Flats | 93 | £400,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £598,750 |
| Terraced | 95 | £650,000 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Vale
In the SE23 1BW postcode area, located within Forest Hill East, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 1BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Malham Road, Lewisham, SE23 1AG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Glorious | 12 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2LD | Walking directions to Glorious |
| 0.2 mi | Olives & More | 13 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2NE | Walking directions to Olives & More |
| 0.2 mi | Forest Hill Supermarket | Lewisham, SE23 2AR | Walking directions to Forest Hill Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Wine Merchant | 147 Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1HH | Walking directions to Wine Merchant |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.