Postcode SE23 3XW 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upper Sydenham is £77,466 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.3 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 moderate 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 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Upper Sydenham is £77,466 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from SE23 3XW.
Upper Sydenham near SE23 3XW 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Honor Oak Park | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Honor Oak Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Horniman Museum and Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Horniman Museum and Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Horniman Triangle | Small | Walking directions to Horniman Triangle |
| 0.4 mi | Baxters Field | Small | Walking directions to Baxters Field |
Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £469,500 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 | 11 | £940,000 |
| Flats | 109 | £380,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £915,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £712,500 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Hill
In the SE23 3XW postcode area, located within Upper Sydenham, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 3XW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 86 London Road, London, SE23 3PE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 34-48 London Road, London, SE23 3HF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Inpans food | 20 London Road, Lewisham, SE23 3HF | Walking directions to Inpans food |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Lewisham, SE23 3XU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Forest Hill Supermarket | 61 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HN | Walking directions to Forest Hill Supermarket |
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.
Elected local representatives for SE23 3XW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Annabelle Roberts
Forest Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Fergus Navaratnam-Blair
Forest Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Peter Bernards
Forest Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Ellie Reeves
Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.