SE23 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stanstead Road, 0.2km from Forest Hill in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Perry Vale ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
SE23 1BS is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham. Employment levels are high (48% 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 £606k, down 13.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00016741 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANSTEAD ROAD, SE23 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANSTEAD ROAD, SE23 1BS.
268
40
£ 66,400 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE23 1BS 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 1BS is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 13.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE23 1BS. The average age is 40.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 349,500
6 sales · Mean £ 342,750
Terraced
£ 650,000
13 sales · Mean £ 655,370
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE23 1BS is moderate at 55 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
St George's CofE Primary School
Dalmain Primary School
Fairlawn Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
Horniman Primary School
St William of York Catholic Primary School
Kilmorie Primary School
St Francesca Cabrini Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Alliance in Partnership0.4 km
- HATTUSH0.9 km
- Sour Dough Enterprises Ltd0.9 km
- The Oak Cafe0.9 km
- Costa0.5 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Bubbles Food & Wine0.8 km
- Triple LLL Tropoja Ltd0.9 km
- Energie Fitness0.5 km
- Forest Hill Montessori Nursery0.1 km
- Glorious Food and Wine0.3 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Chandos0.8 km
- Hill0.6 km
- Blythe Hill Tavern1.0 km
- All Inn One0.5 km
- Bird In Hand0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- On the Hoof (Car Park)0.6 km
- Dominos Pizza0.9 km
- FS2 Mangal0.9 km
- Morleys Fried Chicken0.8 km
- New Favourable0.9 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- TESCO0.8 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 Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE231BS · Data under Open Government Licence