Postcode SE23 3AJ 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 53.6 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 Honor Oak Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Brenchley Gardens.
Forest Hill West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,513 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Forest Hill West has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.6% 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 3AJ.
Forest Hill West near SE23 3AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Honor Oak Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Honor Oak Park | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Honor Oak Park |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brenchley Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Brenchley Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Horniman Museum and Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Horniman Museum and Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Dawson's Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dawson's Hill Park |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £452,000 in Forest Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £2,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £980,000 |
| Flats | 112 | £380,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £898,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £671,500 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Hill
In the SE23 3AJ postcode area, located within Forest Hill West, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 3AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Forest Hill Supermarket and Off-license | 110 Forest Hill Road, London, SE22 0RS | Walking directions to Forest Hill Supermarket and Off-license |
| 0.4 mi | AM Super Market | 137-138 Bredinghurst, London, SE22 0PN | Walking directions to AM Super Market |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 86 London Road, London, SE23 3PE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 26 Forest Hill Road, London, SE22 0RR | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.