Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

STANSTEAD ROAD, SE23 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANSTEAD ROAD, SE23 1BS.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 66,400 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE23 1BS 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE23 1BS is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 13.0% year-on-year.

home £606,700 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE23 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stanstead Road, 0.2km from Forest Hill in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Perry Vale ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

SE23 1BS is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £606k, down 13.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00016741 (shared with 7 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 1BS. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.4%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean18.6%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 349,500

6 sales · Mean £ 342,750

Terraced

£ 650,000

13 sales · Mean £ 655,370

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

Crime around SE23 1BS is moderate at 55 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 offences173
Anti-social behaviour113
Vehicle crime60
Other theft36
Criminal damage and arson33

school Local Schools

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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils0.4 km
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Dalmain Primary School

Good392 pupils0.4 km
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Fairlawn Primary School

Good408 pupils0.6 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Horniman Primary School

Good221 pupils0.7 km
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St William of York Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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Kilmorie Primary School

Outstanding652 pupils0.8 km
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St Francesca Cabrini Primary School

Good212 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Alliance in Partnership0.4 km
  • HATTUSH0.9 km
  • Sour Dough Enterprises Ltd0.9 km
  • The Oak Cafe0.9 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • + 54 more
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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Bubbles Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Triple LLL Tropoja Ltd0.9 km
  • Energie Fitness0.5 km
  • Forest Hill Montessori Nursery0.1 km
  • Glorious Food and Wine0.3 km
  • + 42 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Chandos0.8 km
  • Hill0.6 km
  • Blythe Hill Tavern1.0 km
  • All Inn One0.5 km
  • Bird In Hand0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • On the Hoof (Car Park)0.6 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.9 km
  • FS2 Mangal0.9 km
  • Morleys Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • New Favourable0.9 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • TESCO0.8 km
  • Londies0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Forest Hill0.5 km
  • Honor Oak Park0.9 km
  • Catford Bridge1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Forest Hill Rail Station0.4 km