Postcode SE23 3DG 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 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Forest Hill West is £90,177 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 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 70.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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 per household in Forest Hill West is £90,177 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE23 3DG.
Forest Hill West near SE23 3DG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Honor Oak Park | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Honor Oak Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Horniman Museum and Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Horniman Museum and Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Dawson's Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Dawson's Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Horniman Triangle | Small | Walking directions to Horniman Triangle |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 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 | 10 | £1,027,500 |
| Flats | 99 | £375,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £882,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £671,500 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Hill
In the SE23 3DG postcode area, located within Forest Hill West, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 3DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | AM Super Market | 137-138 Bredinghurst, London, SE22 0PN | Walking directions to AM Super Market |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 86 London Road, London, SE23 3PE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 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 | Sainsbury's | 34-48 London Road, London, SE23 3HF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Inpans food | 20 London Road, Lewisham, SE23 3HF | Walking directions to Inpans food |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.