Postcode SE23 2XJ is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Vale area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Perry Vale area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Perry Vale is £77,783 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 Sydenham, about 0.4 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.
Perry Vale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,660 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Vale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE23 2XJ.
Perry Vale near SE23 2XJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sydenham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Lower Sydenham | Southeastern | Walking directions to Lower Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mayow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayow Park |
| 0.4 mi | Home Park | Medium | Walking directions to Home Park |
| 0.4 mi | Albion Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Albion Millennium Green |
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 2XJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 43, Mayow Road, London, SE23 2XH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,350,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 7, Deans Gate Close, London, SE23 2XX | Flats | Leasehold | £274,600 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 12, Deans Gate Close, London, SE23 2XX | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Flat 2, 81, Mayow Road, London, SE26 4AA | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | Flat B, 93, Mayow Road, London, SE26 4AA | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 |
In the SE23 2XJ postcode area, located within Perry Vale, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Forest Hill School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. | |
Forest Hill School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Dec 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2011. | |
St Michael's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 May 2011
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Adamsrill Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jul 2016. | |
Adamsrill Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Jul 2016
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE23 2XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Corner Shop | Siddons Road, Lewisham, SE23 2JF | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Istanbul | 91 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5UA | Walking directions to Istanbul |
| 0.4 mi | To Tu Polish Food Shop | 104 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5JX | Walking directions to To Tu Polish Food Shop |
| 0.4 mi | S K Food & Wine | 168 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5JZ | Walking directions to S K Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Istanbul Supermarket | 180-190 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5RP | Walking directions to Istanbul 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 2XJ, 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 2XJ records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE23 2XJ 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 2XJ, including Forest Hill School (Good), St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Adamsrill Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE23 2XJ is Sydenham in TfL zone 3, about 662 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE23 2XJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,660 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 2XJ 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).