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SE23 2NW

Dacres Road

Perry Vale

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Detailed insights for SE23 2NW

Overview

Postcode SE23 2NW 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 0.3 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Perry Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Perry Vale is £77,783 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 95 ft away from SE23 2NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Perry Vale near SE23 2NW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE23 2NW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Forest Hill

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Forest Hill
0.5 mi

3

Sydenham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Sydenham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE23 2NW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMayow ParkMediumWalking directions to Mayow Park
0.4 miBaxters FieldSmallWalking directions to Baxters Field
0.1 miAlbion Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Albion Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
6,982.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
36.4(+36%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.14(-13%)
Vehicle crime
7.4(-21%)
Other theft
5.55(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.7(-35%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
45.38%
Other White
43
11.68%
African
32
8.7%
Caribbean
30
8.15%
Other
18
4.89%
Total population: 368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
176
58.47%
No qualifications
35
11.63%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
7.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.32%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
41.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
22.67%
Owns outright
25
16.67%
Social rents from council
13
8.67%
Other social rented
11
7.33%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Perry Vale

Median price£512,000
Price per sq ft£600
Sales (last 12 months)159
Typical range (middle 50%)£404K – £717K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,390,000£612
Semi-Detached14£795,000£598
Terraced70£690,000£601
Flats74£393,750£601

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Perry Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Perry Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE23 2NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE23 2NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 May 202534B, Dacres Road, London, SE23 2NWFlatsLeasehold£275,000
09 Apr 20263, Bampton Road, London, SE23 2AXTerracedFreehold£603,500
20 Jun 202578, Bampton Road, London, SE23 2AXTerracedFreehold£547,500
08 May 20265, Roundhay Close, London, SE23 2NPTerracedFreehold£600,000
28 Mar 202577, Longfield Crescent, London, SE26 4DTFlatsLeasehold£375,000

Schools

In the SE23 2NW postcode area, located within Perry Vale, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE23 2NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPerrymount Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySydenham SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 2NW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE23 2NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThree Kings97 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HTWalking directions to Three Kings
0.2 miHEB Mini MarketDartmouth Road, Lewisham, SE23 3ASWalking directions to HEB Mini Market
0.2 miForest Hill Supermarket61 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HNWalking directions to Forest Hill Supermarket
0.2 miOne StopLewisham, SE23 3XUWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miForest Hill SupermarketLewisham, SE23 2ARWalking directions to Forest Hill Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE23 2NW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Justin Calcutt Cheadle

Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Maria McKenna

Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Mike Podmore

Perry Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ellie Reeves

Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham West and East DulwichE14001333
WardPerry ValeE05013729
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Perry ValeE02000679
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 027AE01003309
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE23 2NW

Is SE23 2NW (Perry Vale) safe?

The area around SE23 2NW 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.

What is the average house price near SE23 2NW?

The median sale price around SE23 2NW in Perry Vale is £512,000 (about £600 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE23 2NW?

There are 20 schools close to SE23 2NW, including Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Good), Perrymount Primary School (Good) and Sydenham School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE23 2NW?

The closest station to SE23 2NW is Forest Hill in TfL zone 3, about 476 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE23 2NW?

SE23 2NW 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).

Who represents SE23 2NW (Perry Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE23 2NW 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).