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SE23 2PN

Waldram Park Road

Perry Vale

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Detailed insights for SE23 2PN

Overview

Postcode SE23 2PN 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 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Albion Millennium Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
43%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Perry Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,588 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Perry Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43%

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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from SE23 2PN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE23 2PN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE23 2PN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAlbion Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Albion Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
10,634.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.42(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.14(-25%)
Other theft
7.55(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.92(+21%)
Vehicle crime
6.92(-26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
42.05%
Caribbean
34
12.01%
African
31
10.95%
Other White
25
8.83%
Other Black
14
4.95%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
54.35%
No qualifications
42
18.26%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.22%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
35
24.65%
Owns with a mortgage
33
23.24%
Social rents from council
32
22.54%
Other social rented
29
20.42%
Owns outright
11
7.75%
Total households: 142

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 2PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE23 2PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Flat 4, 14, Waldram Park Road, London, SE23 2PNFlatsLeasehold£365,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 6, 2, Church Rise, London, SE23 2AUFlatsLeasehold£540,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 1, 15, Waldram Park Road, London, SE23 2PWFlatsFreehold£220,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 1, 15, Waldram Park Road, London, SE23 2PWFlatsFreehold£200,000
08 Apr 202553B, Waldram Park Road, London, SE23 2PWFlatsLeasehold£480,000

Schools

In the SE23 2PN postcode area, located within Perry Vale, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE23 2PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt George's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableAllenby Tutorial TrustMiscellaneous

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryPerrymount Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 2PN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE23 2PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWestbourne Express1A Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2NDWalking directions to Westbourne Express
0.1 miGlorious12 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2LDWalking directions to Glorious
0.1 miOlives & More13 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2NEWalking directions to Olives & More
0.2 miCo-op FoodMalham Road, Lewisham, SE23 1AGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 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 2PN, 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 027BE01003310
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE23 2PN

Is SE23 2PN (Perry Vale) safe?

The area around SE23 2PN 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.

What is the average house price near SE23 2PN?

The median sale price around SE23 2PN 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 2PN?

There are 20 schools close to SE23 2PN, including St George's CofE Primary School (Good), Allenby Tutorial Trust and Perrymount Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE23 2PN?

The closest station to SE23 2PN is Forest Hill in TfL zone 3, about 312 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE23 2PN?

SE23 2PN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,588 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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