SE23 1DE is a safe, established residential area on Stanstead Road, 0.9km from Honor Oak Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Perry Vale ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
The people who live in SE23 1DE are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, down 8.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00016740 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANSTEAD ROAD, SE23 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANSTEAD ROAD, SE23 1DE.
308
39
£ 66,400 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE23 1DE 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
48% of SE23 1DE's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 8.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE23 1DE. The average age is 39.1. 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
£ 297,500
4 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Terraced
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Detached
£ 920,000
1 sales · Mean £ 920,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE23 1DE has low crime rates — 43 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
Rathfern Primary School
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Kilmorie Primary School
Dalmain Primary School
Stillness Infant School
Stillness Junior School
Holbeach Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Riya Convenience Store0.0 km
- Food and Drink (London)0.5 km
- Stanstead Wines0.1 km
- Yaaal All In One0.4 km
- West 9 Food + Wine0.5 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Rail Telegraph0.2 km
- Blythe Hill Tavern0.0 km
- Bottle Bar & Shop0.9 km
- The Catford Bridge Tavern0.8 km
- The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Seniors (Lewisham Elders Resource Centre0.2 km
- Rockbourne Youth Club1.0 km
- Aspects - Food By Design0.3 km
- Babur Brasserie Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- Big Plate Cafe0.8 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Cherry Take Away House0.5 km
- Fantastic Morley0.1 km
- Metro's0.1 km
- Morleys0.4 km
- New World0.5 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Londies0.6 km
- Sainsburys Catford Station0.7 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Catford Bridge0.6 km
- Catford Station0.7 km
- Catford1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE231DE · Data under Open Government Licence