Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

EWART ROAD, SE23 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EWART ROAD, SE23 1AY.

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Population

247

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE23 1AY has a significant social housing presence — 50% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE23 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ewart Road, 0.5km from Forest Hill in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Crofton Park ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE23 1AY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00016319 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE23 1AY. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.9%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean33.1%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 323,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE23 1AY has low crime rates — 42 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.

Violence and sexual offences137
Anti-social behaviour108
Vehicle crime47
Criminal damage and arson31
Other theft28

school Local Schools

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Dalmain Primary School

Good392 pupils0.2 km
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St William of York Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.5 km
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Fairlawn Primary School

Good408 pupils0.6 km
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St Francesca Cabrini Primary School

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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Stillness Junior School

Good301 pupils0.7 km
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Stillness Infant School

Good289 pupils0.7 km
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Horniman Primary School

Good221 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • The Butchery Limited0.9 km
  • Family Supermarket0.9 km
  • Riya Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Stanstead Wines0.9 km
  • Bubbles Food & Wine0.5 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bird In Hand0.9 km
  • The Capitol0.8 km
  • The Dartmouth Arms0.9 km
  • The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens0.2 km
  • Blythe Hill Tavern0.9 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Donde0.5 km
  • Forest Hill Pools Cafe0.9 km
  • Forest Hill Pools Cafe,0.9 km
  • Gao House Limited0.8 km
  • Matoom Thai Bistro0.9 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • Five Guys0.2 km
  • Forest Hill BBQ House0.9 km
  • Goldern City0.2 km
  • Jolly Bee Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • TESCO1.0 km
  • Londies0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Honor Oak Park0.6 km
  • Forest Hill0.8 km
  • Crofton Park1.3 km