Postcode SE23 3HQ 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 very high crime levels, with around 161.8 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 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Horniman Museum and Gardens.
Forest Hill West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,542 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Forest Hill West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from SE23 3HQ.
Forest Hill West near SE23 3HQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Honor Oak Park | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Honor Oak Park |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Horniman Museum and Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Horniman Museum and Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Horniman Triangle | Small | Walking directions to Horniman Triangle |
| 0.4 mi | Baxters Field | Small | Walking directions to Baxters Field |
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 3HQ postcode area, located within Forest Hill West, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 3HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | Tesco Express | 86 London Road, London, SE23 3PE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Forest Hill Supermarket | Lewisham, SE23 2AR | Walking directions to Forest Hill Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Glorious | 12 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2LD | Walking directions to Glorious |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.