SE23 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Stanstead Road, 0.4km from Forest Hill in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Perry Vale ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £654k, up 14.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00016747 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANSTEAD ROAD, SE23 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANSTEAD ROAD, SE23 1BZ.
259
38
£ 66,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE23 1BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SE23 1BZ — age 38, 42% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £654k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 14.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE23 1BZ. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 450,000
8 sales · Mean £ 458,268
Semi-Detached
£ 1,102,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,102,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE23 1BZ has low crime rates — 39 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
Kilmorie Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
Rathfern Primary School
Stillness Junior School
Stillness Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Chas's0.9 km
- Family Supermarket0.6 km
- Boots the Chemist0.9 km
- EveryDay Food & Wine Ltd0.2 km
- Honor Oak Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- YM Cafe Ltd (T/A Jonnies 2)0.6 km
- Big Breakfast Cafe0.7 km
- Canvas And Cream0.9 km
- Forest Cafe & Bistro0.7 km
- Grounds & Grapes0.8 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Londies0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Lucky Family0.9 km
- Dewaniam 20.2 km
- Express Pizza Co0.8 km
- JHAKAAS0.7 km
- Lolak0.9 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Hill0.9 km
- The Chandos0.6 km
- Bird In Hand0.9 km
- The Capitol0.9 km
- The Dartmouth Arms0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Hill0.8 km
- Honor Oak Park1.0 km
- Catford Bridge1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE231BZ · Data under Open Government Licence