SE23 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Forest Hill in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Crofton Park ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE23 1AD is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00016307 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE23 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE23 1AD.
382
35
£ 62,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in SE23 1AD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE23 1AD. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE23 1AD is moderate at 53 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 George's CofE Primary School
Fairlawn Primary School
Horniman Primary School
St William of York Catholic Primary School
St Francesca Cabrini Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
Kilmorie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Alliance in Partnership0.4 km
- HATTUSH0.8 km
- Sour Dough Enterprises Ltd0.9 km
- The Oak Cafe0.9 km
- Costa0.5 km
- + 53 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Bubbles Food & Wine0.7 km
- Triple LLL Tropoja Ltd0.9 km
- Energie Fitness0.5 km
- Forest Hill Montessori Nursery0.1 km
- Glorious Food and Wine0.4 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Chandos0.8 km
- Hill0.6 km
- All Inn One0.5 km
- Bird In Hand0.6 km
- The Capitol0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- On the Hoof (Car Park)0.5 km
- Dominos Pizza0.9 km
- FS2 Mangal0.9 km
- Morleys Fried Chicken0.7 km
- New Favourable0.9 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- TESCO0.7 km
- Londies0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Hill0.5 km
- Honor Oak Park0.9 km
- Catford Bridge1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Forest Hill Rail Station0.5 km
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