Postcode SE23 2JL 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 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 9.9% 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 2JL.
Forest Hill East near SE23 2JL 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 |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Honor Oak Park | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Honor Oak Park |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Catford | Thameslink | Walking directions to Catford |
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 2JL postcode area, located within Forest Hill East, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 2JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Siddons News | 68 Siddons Road, London, SE23 2QL | Walking directions to Siddons News |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Shop | Siddons Road, Lewisham, SE23 2JF | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | West 9 Food & Wine | Stanstead Road, Lewisham, SE23 1DA | Walking directions to West 9 Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Wine Merchant | 147 Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1HH | Walking directions to Wine Merchant |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Malham Road, Lewisham, SE23 1AG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.