Postcode SE23 3SJ 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 low crime levels, with around 34.1 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 Honor Oak Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Brenchley Gardens.
Forest Hill West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,301 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Forest Hill West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.4% 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 3SJ.
Forest Hill West near SE23 3SJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Honor Oak Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Honor Oak Park | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Honor Oak Park |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Crofton Park | Thameslink | Walking directions to Crofton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brenchley Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Brenchley Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Horniman Museum and Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Horniman Museum and Gardens |
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 3SJ postcode area, located within Forest Hill West, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 3SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Local | Honor Oak Park, Lewisham, SE23 1EA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Malham Road, Lewisham, SE23 1AG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Honor Oak Supermarket | 66 Honor Oak Park, Honor Oak, London, SE23 1DY | Walking directions to Honor Oak Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Honor Oak Food & Wine | 27 Honor Oak Park, Honor Oak, London, SE23 1DZ | Walking directions to Honor Oak Food & Wine |
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.