Postcode SE23 3BX 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 82.8 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 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Horniman Museum and Gardens.
Forest Hill West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,913 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Forest Hill West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 82.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from SE23 3BX.
Forest Hill West near SE23 3BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £452,000 in Forest Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,900,001.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £1,075,000 |
| Flats | 107 | £385,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £940,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £690,000 |
10 years price trend in Forest Hill
In the SE23 3BX postcode area, located within Forest Hill West, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Horniman Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Fairlawn Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Eliot Bank Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.