Postcode SE23 2HW 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 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Blythe Hill Fields.
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 28.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from SE23 2HW.
Forest Hill East near SE23 2HW 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 | Blythe Hill Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Blythe Hill Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Ravensbourne Park Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Ravensbourne Park Gardens |
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 2HW postcode area, located within Forest Hill East, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 2HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | West 9 Food & Wine | Stanstead Road, Lewisham, SE23 1DA | Walking directions to West 9 Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 53 Brockley Rise, London, SE23 1JG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Wine Merchant | 147 Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1HH | Walking directions to Wine Merchant |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.