Postcode SE23 2QU is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Vale ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Bellingham & Perry Hill area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £63,613 per year. The nearest station is Lower Sydenham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pool River Linear Park.
Bellingham & Perry Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,458 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Bellingham & Perry Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bellingham & Perry Hill is £63,613 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from SE23 2QU.
Bellingham & Perry Hill near SE23 2QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lower Sydenham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pool River Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Pool River Linear Park |
| 0.5 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.3 mi | Home Park | Medium | Walking directions to Home Park |
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 2QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2026 | 121, Perry Rise, London, SE23 2QU | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 139, Perry Rise, London, SE23 2QU | Terraced | Freehold | £495,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 14, Paxton Court, 164, Adamsrill Road, London, SE26 4AY | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | 17, Lescombe Close, London, SE23 2RR | Terraced | Freehold | £625,000 | |
| 12 May 2026 | 144, Perry Rise, London, SE23 2QP | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 |
In the SE23 2QU postcode area, located within Bellingham & Perry Hill, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 2QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bell Green Food & Wine | Bell Green, Lewisham, SE26 4PZ | Walking directions to Bell Green Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Bell Green, Bell Green, London, SE26 4PU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 345 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Southend Lane, Bellingham, London, SE26 4PU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Corner Shop | Siddons Road, Lewisham, SE23 2JF | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
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 2QU, 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 2QU records about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE23 2QU in Bellingham & Perry Hill 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 2QU, including Brent Knoll School (Good), Adamsrill Primary School (Good) and St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE23 2QU is Lower Sydenham in TfL zone 4, about 835 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE23 2QU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,458 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 2QU 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).