Postcode SE23 3AE is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Hill ward of Lewisham in the London region , and forms part of the Forest Hill West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Forest Hill West is £65,200 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Brenchley Gardens.
Forest Hill West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,134 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Hill West has a low crime rate, with approximately 63.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Forest Hill West is £65,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE23 3AE.
Forest Hill West near SE23 3AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 in Forest Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,900,001.
By property type: detached homes sit at £1,250,000; semi-detached at £940,000; terraced at £722,500; flats at £395,000.
10 years price trend in Forest Hill
In the SE23 3AE postcode area, located within Forest Hill West, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
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0.1 mi | Primary | Fairlawn Primary School | Community school | Good | |
0.2 mi | Primary | Horniman Primary School | Community school | Good | |
0.3 mi | Not applicable | Allenby Tutorial Trust | Miscellaneous | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.