Postcode SE23 3XJ is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Hill ward of Lewisham in the London region , and forms part of the Upper Sydenham area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Sydenham is £56,400 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Horniman Museum and Gardens.
Upper Sydenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,841 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Sydenham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 80.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Upper Sydenham is £56,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 158 ft away from SE23 3XJ.
Upper Sydenham near SE23 3XJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 in Forest Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,900,001.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £1,215,000 |
| Flats | 110 | £387,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £940,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £725,000 |
10 years price trend in Forest Hill
In the SE23 3XJ postcode area, located within Upper Sydenham, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.