Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

GABRIEL STREET, SE23 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GABRIEL STREET, SE23 1DW.

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Population

397

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE23 1DW 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.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 36, SE23 1DW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £685k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SE23 1DW is a safe, established residential area on Gabriel Street, 0.2km from Honor Oak Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Crofton Park ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

Day-to-day life in SE23 1DW has the character 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £685k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00016303 (shared with 7 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 1DW. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.7%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean16.5%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 500,000

6 sales · Mean £ 499,791

Terraced

£ 883,500

4 sales · Mean £ 878,000

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

Crime around SE23 1DW is moderate at 52 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 offences121
Anti-social behaviour114
Shoplifting74
Vehicle crime45
Criminal damage and arson28

school Local Schools

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Stillness Junior School

Good301 pupils0.3 km
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Stillness Infant School

Good289 pupils0.3 km
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Dalmain Primary School

Good392 pupils0.4 km
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St William of York Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.5 km
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St Francesca Cabrini Primary School

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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Fairlawn Primary School

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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Prendergast Ladywell School

Good1273 pupils1.1 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens0.2 km
  • The Rail Telegraph1.0 km
  • Blythe Hill Tavern0.8 km
  • Aquarius golf club (licensed bar)0.9 km
  • The Chandos0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Donde0.2 km
  • NUMBER 41 COFFEE AND KITCHEN0.4 km
  • WAGASHI JAPANESE BAKERY0.6 km
  • Cool Beans Coffee House0.9 km
  • YM Cafe Ltd (T/A Jonnies 2)0.8 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Five Guys0.6 km
  • Goldern City0.6 km
  • Mammas0.6 km
  • Pho0.6 km
  • + 32 more
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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Family Supermarket0.8 km
  • Riya Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Stanstead Wines0.8 km
  • Travis Perkins Ltd0.7 km
  • West 9 Food + Wine0.6 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Londies0.6 km
  • Budgens0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Honor Oak Park0.3 km
  • Crofton Park0.9 km
  • Catford Bridge1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Honor Oak Park Rail Station0.3 km