Postcode SE23 3SY 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 68.2 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 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Horniman Museum and Gardens.
Forest Hill West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,134 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Hill West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 77 ft away from SE23 3SY.
Forest Hill West near SE23 3SY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Honor Oak Park | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Honor Oak Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 3SY postcode area, located within Forest Hill West, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 3SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Malham Road, Lewisham, SE23 1AG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Wine Merchant | 147 Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1HH | Walking directions to Wine Merchant |
| 0.3 mi | Glorious | 12 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2LD | Walking directions to Glorious |
| 0.3 mi | Olives & More | 13 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2NE | Walking directions to Olives & More |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 34-48 London Road, London, SE23 3HF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.