Postcode SE23 1BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Vale area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Forest Hill East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forest Hill East is £83,344 per year. The median sale price in Perry Vale is £520,000 (around £602 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £411,750 and £750,000. The nearest station is Forest Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Blythe Hill Fields.
Forest Hill East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,283 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Forest Hill East has an average crime rate, with approximately 67 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.0% 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 per household in Forest Hill East is £83,344 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from SE23 1BZ.
Forest Hill East near SE23 1BZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Catford | Thameslink | Walking directions to Catford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Blythe Hill Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Blythe Hill Fields |
Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £602 per square foot) in Perry Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,566 up to £1,892,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £1,410,000 | £708 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £970,000 | £607 |
| Terraced | 76 | £694,500 | £619 |
| Flats | 77 | £392,000 | £585 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £980,000 | £358,750 | £687,500 | £538,000 |
| 2017 | £1,080,000 | £382,000 | £579,000 | £600,000 |
| 2018 | — | £368,000 | £685,000 | £580,000 |
| 2019 | £920,000 | £355,000 | £710,000 | £557,510 |
| 2020 | £900,000 | £370,000 | £760,000 | £587,500 |
| 2021 | £767,500 | £380,500 | £663,000 | £610,000 |
| 2022 | £837,500 | £404,000 | £721,000 | £670,000 |
| 2023 | £1,235,275 | £400,000 | £850,000 | £622,500 |
| 2024 | £890,000 | £378,750 | £750,000 | £650,000 |
| 2025 | £1,300,000 | £403,500 | £675,000 | £650,000 |
| 2026 | £1,410,000 | £401,000 | £972,500 | £695,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £469 | £571 | £474 | £511 |
| 2017 | £579 | £599 | £533 | £528 |
| 2018 | — | £554 | £507 | £530 |
| 2019 | £520 | £552 | £521 | £526 |
| 2020 | £544 | £563 | £528 | £539 |
| 2021 | £637 | £593 | £582 | £584 |
| 2022 | £648 | £613 | £561 | £616 |
| 2023 | £702 | £593 | £571 | £607 |
| 2024 | £636 | £598 | £607 | £605 |
| 2025 | £730 | £620 | £607 | £599 |
| 2026 | £708 | £586 | £598 | £616 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE23 1BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun 2026 | Flat 4, 189 - 191, Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1HP | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | Flat 3, 187, Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1HP | Flats | Leasehold | £383,946 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 184A, Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1DA | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 2A, Cranston Road, London, SE23 2HB | Terraced | Leasehold | £590,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 8, Cranston Road, London, SE23 2HB | Terraced | Freehold | £675,000 |
In the SE23 1BZ postcode area, located within Forest Hill East, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Dalmain Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. | |
Dalmain Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Nov 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Allenby Tutorial Trust | Miscellaneous | Unrated. | |
Allenby Tutorial Trust ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St William of York Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Oct 2022. | |
St William of York Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Oct 2022
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE23 1BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | West 9 Food & Wine | Stanstead Road, Lewisham, SE23 1DA | Walking directions to West 9 Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Wine Merchant | 147 Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1HH | Walking directions to Wine Merchant |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 53 Brockley Rise, London, SE23 1JG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Malham Road, Lewisham, SE23 1AG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Siddons News | 68 Siddons Road, London, SE23 2QL | Walking directions to Siddons News |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE23 1BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Justin Calcutt Cheadle
Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Maria McKenna
Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Mike Podmore
Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Ellie Reeves
Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE23 1BZ records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE23 1BZ in Perry Vale is £520,000 (about £602 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE23 1BZ, including Dalmain Primary School (Good), Allenby Tutorial Trust and St William of York Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE23 1BZ is Forest Hill in TfL zone 3, about 750 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE23 1BZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,283 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE23 1BZ is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Justin Calcutt Cheadle (Green Party), Maria McKenna (Green Party) and Mike Podmore (Green Party).