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SE23 2ES

Colfe Road

Perry Vale

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Detailed insights for SE23 2ES

Overview

Postcode SE23 2ES 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 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 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 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Forest Hill East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,283 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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

13%

Approximately 13.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE23 2ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Forest Hill East near SE23 2ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE23 2ES
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 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
0.8 mi

3

Catford

Thameslink

Walking directions to Catford

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
9,513.7 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
168
53.85%
Other White
36
11.54%
Caribbean
26
8.33%
Other
15
4.81%
Other Asian
14
4.49%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
156
63.41%
Level 3 (A level)
29
11.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.13%
No qualifications
18
7.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
6.91%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
41.46%
Owns outright
31
25.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
19.51%
Other social rented
14
11.38%
Social rents from council
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Perry Vale

Median price: £520,000
Price per sq ft: £602
Sales (last 12 months): 171
Typical range (middle 50%): £412K – £750K

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.

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
Detached3£1,410,000£708
Semi-Detached15£970,000£607
Terraced76£694,500£619
Flats77£392,000£585

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£403,500£675,000£650,000
2026£1,410,000£401,000£972,500£695,000
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£620£607£599
2026£708£586£598£616
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 2ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE23 2ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jul 20265, Colfe Road, London, SE23 2ESTerracedFreehold£1,070,000
12 Jun 202631A, Colfe Road, London, SE23 2ESFlatsLeasehold£415,000
30 Jan 202663A, Colfe Road, London, SE23 2ESFlatsLeasehold£500,000
18 Sept 202527A, Colfe Road, London, SE23 2ESTerracedFreehold£470,000
15 Jul 202541, Colfe Road, London, SE23 2ESTerracedFreehold£700,000

Schools

In the SE23 2ES postcode area, located within Forest Hill East, there are 15 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.

Nearby schools for SE23 2ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryDalmain Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.2 miNot applicableAllenby Tutorial TrustMiscellaneous
0.3 miPrimaryKilmorie Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE23 2ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE23 2ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWest 9 Food & WineStanstead Road, Lewisham, SE23 1DAWalking directions to West 9 Food & Wine
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
0.2 miSiddons News68 Siddons Road, London, SE23 2QLWalking directions to Siddons News
0.3 miCostcutter53 Brockley Rise, London, SE23 1JGWalking directions to Costcutter

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 2ES, 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 2ES

Is SE23 2ES (Forest Hill East) safe?

The area around SE23 2ES 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE23 2ES?

The median sale price around SE23 2ES in Perry Vale is £520,000 (about £602 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE23 2ES?

There are 20 schools close to SE23 2ES, including Dalmain Primary School (Good), Allenby Tutorial Trust and Kilmorie Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE23 2ES?

The closest station to SE23 2ES is Forest Hill in TfL zone 3, about 674 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE23 2ES?

SE23 2ES 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 2ES (Forest Hill East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE23 2ES 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).