Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

STANSTEAD ROAD, SE23 1DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

425

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 66,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE23 1DD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 39, SE23 1DD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 69.1% year-on-year.

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

SE23 1DD is a safe, established residential area on Stanstead Road, 0.8km from Forest Hill in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Perry Vale ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.

For families considering a move, SE23 1DD represents 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k, up 69.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00016738 (shared with 5 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 1DD. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.0%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean18.9%
Other / Mixed14.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 301,250

20 sales · Mean £ 312,999

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

SE23 1DD has low crime rates — 40 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 offences129
Anti-social behaviour83
Vehicle crime40
Criminal damage and arson29
Burglary23

school Local Schools

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St William of York Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.3 km
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Rathfern Primary School

Outstanding496 pupils0.4 km
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Kilmorie Primary School

Outstanding652 pupils0.5 km
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Dalmain Primary School

Good392 pupils0.5 km
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Stillness Infant School

Good289 pupils0.8 km
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Stillness Junior School

Good301 pupils0.8 km
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Perrymount Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Riya Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Food and Drink (London)0.7 km
  • Stanstead Wines0.2 km
  • Yaaal All In One0.5 km
  • Travis Perkins Ltd0.8 km
  • + 32 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Rail Telegraph0.3 km
  • Blythe Hill Tavern0.2 km
  • Prince of Wales1.0 km
  • The Catford Bridge Tavern0.9 km
  • The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Seniors (Lewisham Elders Resource Centre0.0 km
  • Rockbourne Youth Club0.8 km
  • Westbourne Cafe1.0 km
  • Aspects - Food By Design0.3 km
  • Babur Brasserie Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Cherry Take Away House0.5 km
  • Fantastic Morley0.2 km
  • Metro's0.3 km
  • Morleys0.4 km
  • New World0.5 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Londies0.4 km
  • Sainsburys Catford Station0.9 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Catford Bridge0.8 km
  • Catford Station0.9 km
  • Honor Oak Park1.1 km