SE23 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Stanstead Road, 0.3km from Forest Hill in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Perry Vale ward and the Lewisham West and Penge constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £422k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE23 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00016747 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANSTEAD ROAD, SE23 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANSTEAD ROAD, SE23 1BX.
259
38
£ 66,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE23 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SE23 1BX — age 38, 42% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £422k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE23 1BX. The average age is 37.8. 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
£ 389,500
5 sales · Mean £ 360,900
Terraced
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE23 1BX has low crime rates — 47 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
St George's CofE Primary School
Kilmorie Primary School
Perrymount Primary School
Fairlawn Primary School
Stillness Infant School
Stillness Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Alliance in Partnership0.2 km
- HATTUSH0.8 km
- RISE ( Rise London Ltd)0.9 km
- Sour Dough Enterprises Ltd0.8 km
- The Oak Cafe0.8 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Bubbles Food & Wine0.7 km
- Triple LLL Tropoja Ltd0.8 km
- Energie Fitness0.7 km
- Forest Hill Montessori Nursery0.3 km
- Glorious Food and Wine0.5 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Chandos0.7 km
- Hill0.8 km
- The Rail Telegraph0.9 km
- Blythe Hill Tavern0.7 km
- All Inn One0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- On the Hoof (Car Park)0.6 km
- Dominos Pizza0.8 km
- FS2 Mangal0.8 km
- Morleys Fried Chicken0.7 km
- New Favourable0.8 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- TESCO1.0 km
- Londies0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Hill0.6 km
- Honor Oak Park0.9 km
- Catford Bridge1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE231BX · Data under Open Government Licence