Postcode SE23 2SP is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Vale area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Forest Hill East area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forest Hill East is £83,344 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 Forest Hill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Pool River Linear Park.
Forest Hill East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,083 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Forest Hill East has a low crime rate, with approximately 48 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Forest Hill East is £83,344 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE23 2SP.
Forest Hill East near SE23 2SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Catford | Thameslink | Walking directions to Catford |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Catford Bridge | Southeastern | Walking directions to Catford Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pool River Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Pool River Linear Park |
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 2SP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 80A, Elsinore Road, London, SE23 2SN | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 98, Kilmorie Road, London, SE23 2SR | Terraced | Freehold | £775,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat A, 102, Kilmorie Road, London, SE23 2SR | Flats | Leasehold | £492,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 68C, Woolstone Road, London, SE23 2SW | Flats | Leasehold | £377,500 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 135, Cranston Road, London, SE23 2EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £650,000 |
In the SE23 2SP postcode area, located within Forest Hill East, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Kilmorie Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2024. | |
Kilmorie Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jul 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Perrymount Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2012. | |
Perrymount Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Dec 2012
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Rathfern Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
Rathfern Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 20 Jan 2026
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11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE23 2SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Siddons News | 68 Siddons Road, London, SE23 2QL | Walking directions to Siddons News |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Shop | Siddons Road, Lewisham, SE23 2JF | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 87-91 Perry Hill, London, SE6 4LJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | West 9 Food & Wine | Stanstead Road, Lewisham, SE23 1DA | Walking directions to West 9 Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Family Supermarket | 309 Stanstead Road, Catford, London, SE23 1JB | Walking directions to Family Supermarket |
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 2SP, 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 2SP records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 burglary.
The median sale price around SE23 2SP 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 2SP, including Kilmorie Primary School (Good), Perrymount Primary School (Good) and Rathfern Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE23 2SP is Forest Hill in TfL zone 3, about 919 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE23 2SP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,083 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 2SP 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).