Postcode SE23 2DP 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Forest Hill East is £83,344 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Albion Millennium Green.
Forest Hill East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Hill East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE23 2DP.
Forest Hill East near SE23 2DP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Honor Oak Park | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Honor Oak Park |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Albion Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Albion Millennium Green |
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in Perry Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £1,115,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 89 | £398,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £765,000 |
| Terraced | 85 | £650,000 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Vale
In the SE23 2DP postcode area, located within Forest Hill East, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 2DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Siddons News | 68 Siddons Road, London, SE23 2QL | Walking directions to Siddons News |
| 0.2 mi | Westbourne Express | 1A Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2ND | Walking directions to Westbourne Express |
| 0.3 mi | Corner Shop | Siddons Road, Lewisham, SE23 2JF | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Olives & More | 13 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2NE | Walking directions to Olives & More |
| 0.3 mi | Glorious | 12 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2LD | Walking directions to Glorious |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE23 2DP, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.