SE23 1DA is a safe, established residential area on Stanstead Road, 0.5km 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. 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 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, down 30.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00016747 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANSTEAD ROAD, SE23 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANSTEAD ROAD, SE23 1DA.
259
38
£ 66,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE23 1DA 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
SE23 1DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £365k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 30.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE23 1DA. 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
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
£ 332,500
4 sales · Mean £ 347,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE23 1DA has low crime rates — 31 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
Rathfern Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
Stillness Junior School
Stillness Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bird In Hand1.0 km
- The Capitol0.9 km
- The Dartmouth Arms1.0 km
- The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens0.5 km
- Hill1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Donde0.8 km
- Forest Hill Pools Cafe1.0 km
- Forest Hill Pools Cafe,1.0 km
- Gao House Limited0.9 km
- NUMBER 41 COFFEE AND KITCHEN0.2 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Five Guys0.4 km
- Forest Hill BBQ House1.0 km
- Goldern City0.4 km
- Jolly Bee Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Chas's0.8 km
- Family Supermarket0.5 km
- Forest Hill Superstore0.8 km
- Beetroot & Beans1.0 km
- Candy Box0.7 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Londies0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Hill0.9 km
- Honor Oak Park1.0 km
- Catford Bridge1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE231DA · Data under Open Government Licence