Postcode SE23 3TW 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 0.1 miles away. There are 14 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 2.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from SE23 3TW.
Forest Hill West near SE23 3TW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £452,000 in Forest Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,900,001.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £1,075,000 |
| Flats | 107 | £385,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £940,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £690,000 |
10 years price trend in Forest Hill
In the SE23 3TW postcode area, located within Forest Hill West, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.