SE23 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Neal Terrace, 0.3km from Forest Hill in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Crofton Park ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE23 1AE is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00016322 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEAL TERRACE, SE23 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEAL TERRACE, SE23 1AE.
441
35
£ 62,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE23 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
47% of SE23 1AE's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE23 1AE. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE23 1AE has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St George's CofE Primary School
Dalmain Primary School
Fairlawn Primary School
Horniman Primary School
St Francesca Cabrini Primary School
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
Kilmorie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Forest Hill Superstore0.5 km
- Beetroot & Beans0.6 km
- Hannells Wine Store1.0 km
- Icesplash0.7 km
- Jagiellos0.2 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Rebecca Seal0.5 km
- Aga's Little Deli0.6 km
- Aspects - Food By Design0.9 km
- Babur Brasserie Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- Big Plate Cafe0.9 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Golden Tiger0.9 km
- MMM Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Wilson Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Dewaniam 20.3 km
- Express Pizza Co0.9 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- TESCO0.7 km
- Londies0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hill0.6 km
- All Inn One0.5 km
- The Chandos0.8 km
- Bird In Hand0.6 km
- The Capitol0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Hill0.5 km
- Honor Oak Park0.9 km
- Catford Bridge1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Forest Hill Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE231AE · Data under Open Government Licence