Postcode SE23 2NU is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Vale area 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 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 Sydenham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 England, 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 16.0% 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 rail, approximately 173 ft away from SE23 2NU.
Perry Vale near SE23 2NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Penge East | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Penge East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.4 mi | Baxters Field | Small | Walking directions to Baxters Field |
| 0.2 mi | Albion Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Albion Millennium Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £1,410,000 | £708 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £970,000 | £607 |
| Terraced | 76 | £694,500 | £619 |
| Flats | 77 | £392,000 | £585 |
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 | £403,500 | £675,000 | £650,000 |
| 2026 | £1,410,000 | £401,000 | £972,500 | £695,000 |
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 | £620 | £607 | £599 |
| 2026 | £708 | £586 | £598 | £616 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE23 2NU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2025 | 9, Catling Close, London, SE23 2NU | Terraced | Freehold | £497,500 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 4, Honeyfield Mews, London, SE23 2NH | Terraced | Freehold | £694,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 17, Hennel Close, London, SE23 2NT | Terraced | Freehold | £560,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 26, Hyndewood, London, SE23 2NX | Terraced | Freehold | £610,000 | |
| 12 May 2026 | 1A, Chelsfield Gardens, London, SE26 4DJ | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 |
In the SE23 2NU postcode area, located within Perry Vale, 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2023. | |
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jul 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Forest Hill School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. | |
Forest Hill School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Dec 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2015. | |
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2015
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE23 2NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Three Kings | 97 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HT | Walking directions to Three Kings |
| 0.3 mi | HEB Mini Market | Dartmouth Road, Lewisham, SE23 3AS | Walking directions to HEB Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Forest Hill Supermarket | 61 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HN | Walking directions to Forest Hill Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Ram Convenience Store | 159 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJ | Walking directions to Ram Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 149 Kirkdale, London, SE26 4QJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2NU, 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 2NU 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE23 2NU in Perry Vale is £520,000 (about £602 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE23 2NU, including St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School (Good), Forest Hill School (Good) and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE23 2NU is Sydenham in TfL zone 3, about 608 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE23 2NU 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 2NU 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).