Postcode SE23 2AF 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 79.9 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 Catford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Pool River Linear Park.
Forest Hill East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,739 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Hill East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 79.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE23 2AF.
Forest Hill East near SE23 2AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Catford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Catford | Thameslink | Walking directions to Catford |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Catford Bridge | Southeastern | Walking directions to Catford Bridge |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pool River Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Pool River Linear Park |
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 2AF postcode area, located within Forest Hill East, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 2AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Family Supermarket | 309 Stanstead Road, Catford, London, SE23 1JB | Walking directions to Family Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Peacock Food & Wine | 333 Stanstead Road, Catford, London, SE6 4UE | Walking directions to Peacock Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 87-91 Perry Hill, London, SE6 4LJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | West 9 Food & Wine | Stanstead Road, Lewisham, SE23 1DA | Walking directions to West 9 Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Siddons News | 68 Siddons Road, London, SE23 2QL | Walking directions to Siddons News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.