SE23 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Malham 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 1AN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £605k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00016307 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALHAM ROAD, SE23 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALHAM ROAD, SE23 1AN.
382
35
£ 62,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE23 1AN has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE23 1AN. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 525,000
2 sales · Mean £ 525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE23 1AN has low crime rates — 40 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
St William of York Catholic Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
Kilmorie Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
Fairlawn Primary School
Stillness Infant School
Stillness Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Alliance in Partnership0.1 km
- HATTUSH0.7 km
- RISE ( Rise London Ltd)0.8 km
- Sour Dough Enterprises Ltd0.7 km
- The Oak Cafe0.7 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Bubbles Food & Wine0.5 km
- Triple LLL Tropoja Ltd0.7 km
- The Butchery Limited0.9 km
- Brockley Supermarket0.7 km
- Concard Super Market0.7 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Chandos0.6 km
- Bird In Hand0.9 km
- The Capitol0.8 km
- The Dartmouth Arms0.9 km
- The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- On the Hoof (Car Park)0.6 km
- Dominos Pizza0.7 km
- FS2 Mangal0.7 km
- Morleys Fried Chicken0.5 km
- New Favourable0.7 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Londies0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Hill0.7 km
- Honor Oak Park0.8 km
- Catford Bridge1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE231AN · Data under Open Government Licence