Postcode SE23 3TA 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 66.9 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 Honor Oak Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Brenchley 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 low crime rate, with approximately 66.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.8% 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 of residents in Forest Hill West is £65,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 319 ft away from SE23 3TA.
Forest Hill West near SE23 3TA 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 |
| 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brenchley Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Brenchley Gardens |
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 3TA postcode area, located within Forest Hill West, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 3TA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Malham Road, Lewisham, SE23 1AG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Wine Merchant | 147 Stanstead Road, London, SE23 1HH | Walking directions to Wine Merchant |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 53 Brockley Rise, London, SE23 1JG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Honor Oak Park, Lewisham, SE23 1EA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Honor Oak Supermarket | 66 Honor Oak Park, Honor Oak, London, SE23 1DY | Walking directions to Honor Oak Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.