Postcode SE23 2DS 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 35.0 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 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Mayow Park.
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 35.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.4% 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 2DS.
Forest Hill East near SE23 2DS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Honor Oak Park | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Honor Oak Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.4 mi | Albion Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Albion Millennium Green |
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £553,750 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 | 3 | £1,300,000 |
| Flats | 76 | £406,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £600,000 |
| Terraced | 86 | £652,500 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Vale
In the SE23 2DS postcode area, located within Forest Hill East, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 2DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Siddons News | 68 Siddons Road, London, SE23 2QL | Walking directions to Siddons News |
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Forest Hill Supermarket | Lewisham, SE23 2AR | Walking directions to Forest Hill Supermarket |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.