Postcode SE23 2DS 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 very low crime levels, with around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mayow Park.
Forest Hill East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,818 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least 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 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 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 2DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | 35, Siddons Road, London, SE23 2JH | Terraced | Freehold | £1,140,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 57B, Siddons Road, London, SE23 2JH | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 25A, Siddons Road, London, SE23 2JH | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 57C, Siddons Road, London, SE23 2JH | Terraced | Freehold | £718,500 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | 57A, Siddons Road, London, SE23 2JH | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 |
In the SE23 2DS postcode area, located within Forest Hill East, there are 16 primary and 2 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 | Perrymount Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2012. | |
Perrymount Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Dec 2012
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Kilmorie Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2024. | |
Kilmorie Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jul 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Forest Hill School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. | |
Forest Hill School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Dec 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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 | Westbourne Express | 1A Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2ND | Walking directions to Westbourne Express |
| 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 |
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 2DS, 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 2DS records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE23 2DS 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 2DS, including Perrymount Primary School (Good), Kilmorie Primary School (Good) and Forest Hill School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE23 2DS is Forest Hill in TfL zone 3, about 616 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE23 2DS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,818 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 2DS 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).