SE23 1EL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Bovill Road, 0.5km from Honor Oak Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Crofton Park ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
For families considering a move, SE23 1EL represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £700k, down 29.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00016313 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOVILL ROAD, SE23 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOVILL ROAD, SE23 1EL.
262
32
£ 62,700 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE23 1EL 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
SE23 1EL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £700k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £700k. Property prices are trending down 29.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE23 1EL. The average age is 32.3. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 448,000
7 sales · Mean £ 496,364
Terraced
£ 777,500
20 sales · Mean £ 735,412
Detached
£ 675,000
1 sales · Mean £ 675,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE23 1EL is moderate at 60 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
Fairlawn Primary School
Stillness Infant School
Stillness Junior School
St Francesca Cabrini Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
Kilmorie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Le Querce Restaurant0.5 km
- Babur Restaurant0.4 km
- Two Spoons0.5 km
- YM Cafe Ltd (T/A Jonnies 2)0.8 km
- Canvas And Cream0.9 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Brockley Supermarket0.5 km
- Concard Super Market0.5 km
- Honor Oak Supermarket0.5 km
- Marvellous Beans and Greens0.5 km
- Family Supermarket0.8 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Londies0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Dewaniam 20.2 km
- Express Pizza Co0.5 km
- JHAKAAS0.5 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
- Chicken Express0.2 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Rail Telegraph1.0 km
- Blythe Hill Tavern0.8 km
- All Inn One0.9 km
- The Capitol0.9 km
- The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Honor Oak Park0.6 km
- Forest Hill0.9 km
- Crofton Park1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE231EL · Data under Open Government Licence