SE23 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beadnell Road, 0.4km from Forest Hill in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Crofton Park ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE23 1AF 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00016322 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEADNELL ROAD, SE23 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEADNELL ROAD, SE23 1AF.
441
35
£ 62,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE23 1AF 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
SE23 1AF has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 1AF. 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 1AF 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
Dalmain Primary School
Fairlawn Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
St William of York Catholic Primary School
St Francesca Cabrini Primary School
Horniman Primary School
Stillness Infant School
Stillness Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Riya Convenience Store1.0 km
- Stanstead Wines0.9 km
- Travis Perkins Ltd0.2 km
- Pantry0.5 km
- Kiki Market0.7 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Blythe Hill Tavern1.0 km
- All Inn One0.7 km
- The Chandos0.6 km
- Bird In Hand0.8 km
- The Capitol0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Seniors (Lewisham Elders Resource Centre0.8 km
- Alliance in Partnership0.3 km
- BB & Friends Cafe0.8 km
- Fu House0.8 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 52 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Fantastic Morley0.9 km
- The Jerk Valley Of London0.9 km
- Big Mammas Pizza and Chicken0.2 km
- Chilango Ltd0.2 km
- Elachi SE230.2 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Londies0.4 km
- TESCO0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Hill0.7 km
- Honor Oak Park0.7 km
- Crofton Park1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE231AF · Data under Open Government Licence