Postcode SE23 2LH is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Vale ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Perry Vale area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Perry Vale is £77,783 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mayow Park.
Perry Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,895 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Perry Vale is £77,783 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE23 2LH.
Perry Vale near SE23 2LH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Baxters Field | Small | Walking directions to Baxters Field |
| 0.2 mi | Albion Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Albion Millennium Green |
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £512,000 (about £600 per square foot) in Perry Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,000 up to £1,390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,390,000 | £612 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £795,000 | £598 |
| Terraced | 70 | £690,000 | £601 |
| Flats | 74 | £393,750 | £601 |
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 | £401,000 | £665,000 | £650,000 |
| 2026 | £1,390,000 | £392,000 | £970,000 | £641,250 |
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 | £628 | £607 | £599 |
| 2026 | £612 | £591 | £597 | £606 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE23 2LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | Flat 90, Valentine Court, Perry Vale, London, SE23 2LL | Flats | Leasehold | £427,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Flat 97, Valentine Court, Perry Vale, London, SE23 2LL | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | Flat 25, Andrew Court, 38, Church Rise, London, SE23 2UR | Flats | Leasehold | £266,750 | |
| 16 May 2025 | Flat A, 55, Church Rise, London, SE23 2UG | Flats | Leasehold | £269,300 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, 58, Westbourne Drive, London, SE23 2UN | Flats | Leasehold | £345,000 |
In the SE23 2LH postcode area, located within Perry Vale, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 2LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Forest Hill Supermarket | Lewisham, SE23 2AR | Walking directions to Forest Hill Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Forest Hill Supermarket | 61 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HN | Walking directions to Forest Hill Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | HEB Mini Market | Dartmouth Road, Lewisham, SE23 3AS | Walking directions to HEB Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Olives & More | 13 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2NE | Walking directions to Olives & More |
| 0.2 mi | Three Kings | 97 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HT | Walking directions to Three Kings |
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 2LH, 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 2LH records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE23 2LH in Perry Vale is £512,000 (about £600 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE23 2LH, including Perrymount Primary School (Good), St George's CofE Primary School (Good) and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE23 2LH is Forest Hill in TfL zone 3, about 378 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE23 2LH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,895 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 2LH 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).