Postcode SE23 2ND 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 moderate crime levels, with around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Perry Vale is £77,783 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Horniman Museum and Gardens.
Perry Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,220 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Vale has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from SE23 2ND.
Perry Vale near SE23 2ND 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Honor Oak Park | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Honor Oak Park |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Horniman Museum and Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Horniman Museum and Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Albion Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Albion Millennium Green |
Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £519,000 in Perry Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 79 | £395,500 | £6,474 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £843,350 | £6,453 |
| Terraced | 72 | £683,750 | £6,506 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Vale
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE23 2ND.
In the SE23 2ND postcode area, located within Perry Vale, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 2ND
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Westbourne Express | 1A Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2ND | Walking directions to Westbourne Express |
| 0 mi | Olives & More | 13 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2NE | Walking directions to Olives & More |
| 0 mi | Glorious | 12 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2LD | Walking directions to Glorious |
| 0.1 mi | Forest Hill Supermarket | Lewisham, SE23 2AR | Walking directions to Forest Hill Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Inpans food | 20 London Road, Lewisham, SE23 3HF | Walking directions to Inpans 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.
Elected local representatives for SE23 2ND, 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 2ND records about 75 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE23 2ND in Perry Vale is £519,000 (about £6,479 per square metre) based on 166 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE23 2ND, including St George's CofE Primary School (Good), Allenby Tutorial Trust and Perrymount Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE23 2ND is Forest Hill in TfL zone 3, about 159 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE23 2ND scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,220 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.