SE23 1DS is a mixed residential area on Lessing Street, 0.2km from Honor Oak Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Crofton Park ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £820k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00016344 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LESSING STREET, SE23 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LESSING STREET, SE23 1DS.
476
35
£ 62,700 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE23 1DS 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SE23 1DS spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE23 1DS. The average age is 34.6. 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
Terraced
£ 820,000
5 sales · Mean £ 782,400
Flat
£ 400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 414,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE23 1DS is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stillness Junior School
Stillness Infant School
Dalmain Primary School
St William of York Catholic Primary School
St Francesca Cabrini Primary School
Fairlawn Primary School
Beecroft Garden Primary
Prendergast Ladywell School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Family Supermarket0.9 km
- Riya Convenience Store0.9 km
- Stanstead Wines0.9 km
- Travis Perkins Ltd0.8 km
- West 9 Food + Wine0.7 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Cool Beans Coffee House0.9 km
- YM Cafe Ltd (T/A Jonnies 2)0.9 km
- Seniors (Lewisham Elders Resource Centre0.8 km
- Rockbourne Youth Club0.8 km
- Brince Restaurant1.0 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Blythe Hill Tavern0.9 km
- Aquarius golf club (licensed bar)0.9 km
- The Chandos0.2 km
- Brockley Jack0.7 km
- Crofton Park Tavern1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Fantastic Morley0.9 km
- The Jerk Valley Of London0.9 km
- Big Mammas Pizza and Chicken0.7 km
- Chilango Ltd0.7 km
- Elachi SE230.7 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Londies0.7 km
- Budgens0.7 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Honor Oak Park0.2 km
- Crofton Park0.8 km
- Catford Bridge1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Honor Oak Park Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE231DS · Data under Open Government Licence