Postcode SE23 3PL is located in a major urban area, within the Dulwich Wood ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Sydenham Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sydenham Hill is £87,512 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Horniman Museum and Gardens.
Sydenham Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,553 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sydenham Hill is £87,512 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from SE23 3PL.
Sydenham Hill near SE23 3PL 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Horniman Museum and Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Horniman Museum and Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Horniman Triangle | Small | Walking directions to Horniman Triangle |
| 0.3 mi | Baxters Field | Small | Walking directions to Baxters Field |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 in Dulwich Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £208,000 up to £2,562,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £1,000,000 | £9,000 |
| Flats | 58 | £403,500 | £6,026 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £800,000 | £7,477 |
| Terraced | 10 | £915,000 | £7,187 |
10 year median price trend in Dulwich Wood
In the SE23 3PL postcode area, located within Sydenham Hill, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 3PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 86 London Road, London, SE23 3PE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 34-48 London Road, London, SE23 3HF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Inpans food | 20 London Road, Lewisham, SE23 3HF | Walking directions to Inpans food |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Lewisham, SE23 3XU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Forest Hill Supermarket | 61 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HN | Walking directions to Forest Hill Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE23 3PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ruth Bannister
Dulwich Wood - Elected 7 May 2026
Sean Hannigan
Dulwich Wood - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.