Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South East London
SE23 (Forest Hill): crime, schools, stations and house prices
SE23 (Forest Hill) is a postcode district in South East London, covered by Lewisham and Southwark. Homes sold for a median of £500,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 1.9% up on the year before. It has a crime score of 4/10 (average), with about 83 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 13 schools with an SE23 postcode, and the nearest stations include Forest Hill, Honor Oak Park and Sydenham.
House prices in SE23
427 homes sold in SE23 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £500,000. That's 1.9% higher than the 12 months before (£490,500).
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 228 | £400,000 |
| Terraced houses | 123 | £750,500 |
| Semi-detached houses | 53 | £948,000 |
| Detached houses | 12 | £1,383,350 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2026 | 1 Vestris Road, SE23 2ED | Terraced | £800,000 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 72 Codrington Hill, SE23 1ND | Semi-detached | £930,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 21d Wood Vale, SE23 3DS | Flat | £428,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 117 London Road, SE23 3XW | Terraced | £962,500 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 51a Stillness Road, SE23 1NG | Flat | £497,500 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 48a Vancouver Road, SE23 2AF | Flat | £525,000 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 18 Ashton Heights Horniman Drive, SE23 3BS | Flat | £275,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Flat 3, 7 Taymount Rise, SE23 3UG | Flat | £323,500 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 101 Bovill Road, SE23 1EL | Terraced | £802,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 28 Ballina Street, SE23 1DR | Terraced | £985,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in SE23
Crime score: 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 83 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20% |
| Vehicle crime | 13% |
| Public order | 6% |
| Other theft | 6% |
| Burglary | 5% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 28 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in SE23 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (12,983 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in SE23
13 open schools have an SE23 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Primary schools (10)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmorie Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 613 |
| Dalmain Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 381 |
| Fairlawn Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 362 |
| Stillness Infant School | Community school | 3-7 | 284 |
| Stillness Junior School | Community school | 7-11 | 276 |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 207 |
| St George's CofE Primary School Church of England | Academy converter | 2-11 | 206 |
| Perrymount Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 202 |
| Horniman Primary School | Community school | 5-11 | 201 |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 185 |
Secondary schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill School | Community school | 11-18 | 1080 |
Special and other schools (2)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Knoll School | Foundation special school | 4-17 | 181 |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust | Miscellaneous | 11-17 |
Stations near SE23
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Forest Hill | 0.2 mi |
| Honor Oak Park | 0.6 mi |
| Sydenham | 1 mi |
| Crofton Park | 1.1 mi |
Council and wards
SE23 is covered by Lewisham and Southwark. Wards include Crofton Park, Dulwich Hill, Dulwich Wood, Forest Hill, Peckham Rye and Perry Vale.
Frequently asked questions
Is SE23 a safe area to live?
SE23 (Forest Hill) has a crime score of 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 83 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in SE23?
The median sale price in SE23 (Forest Hill) was £500,000 across 427 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 1.9% higher than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near SE23?
The nearest stations to the centre of SE23 are Forest Hill (0.2 mi), Honor Oak Park (0.6 mi), Sydenham (1 mi) and Crofton Park (1.1 mi).
How many schools are there in SE23?
There are 13 open schools with an SE23 postcode, including 10 primary and 1 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers SE23?
SE23 is covered by Lewisham and Southwark councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.