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SE23 1DA

Stanstead Road

Perry Vale

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Detailed insights for SE23 1DA

Overview

Postcode SE23 1DA 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 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 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Forest Hill East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,283 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Forest Hill East has an average crime rate, with approximately 67 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Forest Hill East is £83,344 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from SE23 1DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Forest Hill East near SE23 1DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE23 1DA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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
0.7 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE23 1DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBlythe Hill FieldsMediumWalking directions to Blythe Hill Fields

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
10,321.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.5(+21%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.37(-22%)
Vehicle crime
12.86(+37%)
Other theft
8.8(-23%)
Drugs
6.09(-2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
111
43.02%
Other White
39
15.12%
Caribbean
35
13.57%
African
26
10.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
4.26%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
50.23%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.59%
No qualifications
35
16.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
8.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.99%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
39.62%
Owns with a mortgage
28
26.42%
Other social rented
18
16.98%
Owns outright
16
15.09%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.89%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Perry Vale

Median price£512,000
Price per sq ft£600
Sales (last 12 months)159
Typical range (middle 50%)£404K – £717K

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £512,000 (about £600 per square foot) in Perry Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,000 up to £1,390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,390,000£612
Semi-Detached14£795,000£598
Terraced70£690,000£601
Flats74£393,750£601

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Perry Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£401,000£665,000£650,000
2026£1,390,000£392,000£970,000£641,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£628£607£599
2026£612£591£597£606
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Perry Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE23 1DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE23 1DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 2026Flat K, St. James Court, Elsinore Road, London, SE23 2SJFlatsLeasehold£345,000
15 Oct 2025Flat E, St. James Court, Elsinore Road, London, SE23 2SJFlatsLeasehold£340,000
01 Jun 2026Flat 4, 189 - 191, Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1HPFlatsLeasehold£235,000
08 Apr 2026Flat 3, 187, Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1HPFlatsLeasehold£383,946
31 Mar 2025Flat 2, 179, Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1HPFlatsLeasehold£470,000

Schools

In the SE23 1DA postcode area, located within Forest Hill East, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE23 1DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDalmain Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt William of York Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableAllenby Tutorial TrustMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 1DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE23 1DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWest 9 Food & WineStanstead Road, Lewisham, SE23 1DAWalking directions to West 9 Food & Wine
0.2 miCostcutter53 Brockley Rise, London, SE23 1JGWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miWine Merchant147 Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1HHWalking directions to Wine Merchant
0.2 miCo-op FoodMalham Road, Lewisham, SE23 1AGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miFamily Supermarket309 Stanstead Road, Catford, London, SE23 1JBWalking directions to Family Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE23 1DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Justin Calcutt Cheadle

Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Maria McKenna

Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Mike Podmore

Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ellie Reeves

Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham West and East DulwichE14001333
WardPerry ValeE05013729
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Forest Hill EastE02000676
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 024EE01003316
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE23 1DA

Is SE23 1DA (Forest Hill East) safe?

The area around SE23 1DA 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE23 1DA?

The median sale price around SE23 1DA in Forest Hill East is £512,000 (about £600 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE23 1DA?

There are 20 schools close to SE23 1DA, including Dalmain Primary School (Good), St William of York Catholic Primary School (Good) and Allenby Tutorial Trust. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE23 1DA?

The closest station to SE23 1DA is Forest Hill in TfL zone 3, about 838 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE23 1DA?

SE23 1DA 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).

Who represents SE23 1DA (Forest Hill East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE23 1DA 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).