Postcode SE23 3EL 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forest Hill West is £90,177 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill, about 0.1 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Horniman Museum and Gardens.
Forest Hill West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,279 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Hill West has a high crime rate, with approximately 107 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 143 ft away from SE23 3EL.
Forest Hill West near SE23 3EL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 1 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Horniman Museum and Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Horniman Museum and Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Horniman Triangle | Small | Walking directions to Horniman Triangle |
| 0.4 mi | Albion Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Albion Millennium Green |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £492,500 (about £651 per square foot) in Forest Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £164,139 up to £2,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £948,000 | £699 |
| Detached | 6 | £945,000 | £811 |
| Terraced | 32 | £756,500 | £680 |
| Flats | 101 | £420,000 | £607 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £905,000 | £385,000 | £841,250 | £615,000 |
| 2017 | £1,118,000 | £368,000 | £900,000 | £615,000 |
| 2018 | £970,000 | £350,000 | £825,500 | £597,500 |
| 2019 | £1,065,000 | £350,000 | £745,000 | £569,000 |
| 2020 | £932,500 | £375,000 | £1,000,000 | £620,500 |
| 2021 | £1,150,000 | £375,000 | £945,000 | £675,000 |
| 2022 | £1,287,500 | £375,000 | £992,500 | £731,500 |
| 2023 | £900,000 | £382,500 | £900,000 | £662,500 |
| 2024 | £1,025,000 | £395,000 | £985,000 | £700,000 |
| 2025 | £950,000 | £393,500 | £960,500 | £677,500 |
| 2026 | — | £415,000 | £946,500 | £771,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £798 | £570 | £596 | £554 |
| 2017 | £647 | £572 | £544 | £556 |
| 2018 | £574 | £547 | £597 | £548 |
| 2019 | £617 | £556 | £601 | £527 |
| 2020 | £537 | £552 | £627 | £609 |
| 2021 | £671 | £583 | £657 | £589 |
| 2022 | £728 | £563 | £680 | £668 |
| 2023 | £651 | £571 | £663 | £606 |
| 2024 | £728 | £584 | £673 | £631 |
| 2025 | £706 | £596 | £701 | £703 |
| 2026 | — | £611 | £645 | £706 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE23 3EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | 11, The Old Posting Office, 61, Devonshire Road, London, SE23 3LU | Terraced | Freehold | £505,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 55B, Devonshire Road, London, SE23 3EN | Flats | Leasehold | £336,820 | |
| 14 May 2025 | Flat 9, Middleton Court, 30, Devonshire Road, London, SE23 3SR | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | Flat 3, 49, Davids Road, London, SE23 3EP | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 41B, Davids Road, London, SE23 3EP | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 |
In the SE23 3EL postcode area, located within Forest Hill West, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 3EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 34-48 London Road, London, SE23 3HF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Inpans food | 20 London Road, Lewisham, SE23 3HF | Walking directions to Inpans food |
| 0.1 mi | Glorious | 12 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2LD | Walking directions to Glorious |
| 0.1 mi | Olives & More | 13 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2NE | Walking directions to Olives & More |
| 0.1 mi | Westbourne Express | 1A Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2ND | Walking directions to Westbourne Express |
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 3EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Annabelle Roberts
Forest Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Fergus Navaratnam-Blair
Forest Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Peter Bernards
Forest Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Ellie Reeves
Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE23 3EL records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE23 3EL in Forest Hill West is £492,500 (about £651 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE23 3EL, including St George's CofE Primary School (Good), Horniman Primary School (Good) and Allenby Tutorial Trust. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE23 3EL is Forest Hill in TfL zone 3, about 195 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE23 3EL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,279 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 3EL is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Annabelle Roberts (Green Party), Fergus Navaratnam-Blair (Green Party) and Peter Bernards (Labour and Co-operative Party).