SE23 1BT 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.
Day-to-day life in SE23 1BT has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £372k, up 15.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00016741 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANSTEAD ROAD, SE23 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANSTEAD ROAD, SE23 1BT.
268
40
£ 66,400 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE23 1BT 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 40, SE23 1BT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £372k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 15.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE23 1BT. 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
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
Flat
£ 360,000
7 sales · Mean £ 340,107
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE23 1BT is moderate at 54 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 George's CofE Primary School
Fairlawn Primary School
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
Kilmorie Primary School
Horniman Primary School
St Francesca Cabrini Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Alliance in Partnership0.4 km
- HATTUSH0.9 km
- Sour Dough Enterprises Ltd0.9 km
- The Oak Cafe0.9 km
- Costa0.6 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Bubbles Food & Wine0.7 km
- Triple LLL Tropoja Ltd0.9 km
- Energie Fitness0.6 km
- Forest Hill Montessori Nursery0.2 km
- Glorious Food and Wine0.4 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Chandos0.8 km
- Hill0.6 km
- Blythe Hill Tavern0.9 km
- All Inn One0.5 km
- Bird In Hand0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- On the Hoof (Car Park)0.6 km
- Dominos Pizza0.9 km
- FS2 Mangal0.8 km
- Morleys Fried Chicken0.7 km
- New Favourable0.9 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- TESCO0.8 km
- Londies0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Hill0.5 km
- Honor Oak Park0.9 km
- Catford Bridge1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Forest Hill Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE231BT · Data under Open Government Licence