Postcode SE23 2RS 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 Lower Sydenham, about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pool River Linear Park.
Perry Vale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,259 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Perry Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 73.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from SE23 2RS.
Perry Vale near SE23 2RS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pool River Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Pool River Linear Park |
| 0.5 mi | Home Park | Medium | Walking directions to Home Park |
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £512,000 (about £601 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 | 68 | £690,000 | £601 |
| Flats | 72 | £396,000 | £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 2RS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2025 | 61, Priestfield Road, London, SE23 2RW | Terraced | Freehold | £555,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 4, Garlies Road, London, SE23 2RT | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | 17, Lescombe Close, London, SE23 2RR | Terraced | Freehold | £625,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 176, Perry Hill, London, SE6 4EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 158, Perry Hill, London, SE6 4EZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £665,000 |
In the SE23 2RS postcode area, located within Perry Vale, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 2RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Corner Shop | Siddons Road, Lewisham, SE23 2JF | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Bell Green, Bell Green, London, SE26 4PU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 87-91 Perry Hill, London, SE6 4LJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Bell Green Food & Wine | Bell Green, Lewisham, SE26 4PZ | Walking directions to Bell Green Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Siddons News | 68 Siddons Road, London, SE23 2QL | Walking directions to Siddons News |
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 2RS, 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 2RS records about 74 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 2RS in Perry Vale is £512,000 (about £601 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE23 2RS, including Brent Knoll School (Good), Adamsrill Primary School (Good) and Kilmorie Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE23 2RS is Lower Sydenham in TfL zone 4, about 1,065 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE23 2RS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,259 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 2RS 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).