Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

BOVILL ROAD, SE23 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOVILL ROAD, SE23 1EL.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British82.8%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences150
Anti-social behaviour138
Shoplifting78
Vehicle crime49
Criminal damage and arson35

school Local Schools

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Dalmain Primary School

Good392 pupils0.2 km
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St William of York Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.5 km
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Fairlawn Primary School

Good408 pupils0.6 km
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Stillness Infant School

Good289 pupils0.7 km
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Stillness Junior School

Good301 pupils0.7 km
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St Francesca Cabrini Primary School

Good212 pupils0.7 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km
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Kilmorie Primary School

Outstanding652 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Londies0.3 km
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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
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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