SE23 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ewart Road, 0.5km from Forest Hill in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Crofton Park ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE23 1AY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00016319 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EWART ROAD, SE23 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EWART ROAD, SE23 1AY.
247
41
£ 62,700 /yr
46%
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
SE23 1AY has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1AY. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 323,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE23 1AY has low crime rates — 42 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
Dalmain Primary School
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Fairlawn Primary School
St Francesca Cabrini Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
Stillness Junior School
Stillness Infant School
Horniman Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- The Butchery Limited0.9 km
- Family Supermarket0.9 km
- Riya Convenience Store0.9 km
- Stanstead Wines0.9 km
- Bubbles Food & Wine0.5 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bird In Hand0.9 km
- The Capitol0.8 km
- The Dartmouth Arms0.9 km
- The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens0.2 km
- Blythe Hill Tavern0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Donde0.5 km
- Forest Hill Pools Cafe0.9 km
- Forest Hill Pools Cafe,0.9 km
- Gao House Limited0.8 km
- Matoom Thai Bistro0.9 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Five Guys0.2 km
- Forest Hill BBQ House0.9 km
- Goldern City0.2 km
- Jolly Bee Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- TESCO1.0 km
- Londies0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Honor Oak Park0.6 km
- Forest Hill0.8 km
- Crofton Park1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE231AY · Data under Open Government Licence