SE23 postcode: what it's like to live there
The SE23 district covers Forest Hill West, Honor Oak, Perry Vale. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 10 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in SE23
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from SE23 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London Bridge: 28 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in SE23
- Dalmain Primary School · SE23 1AS · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 25% in England
- Fairlawn Primary School · SE23 3SB · Remains Good (2024) · Top 16% in England
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School · SE23 3HZ · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 21% in England
- Horniman Primary School · SE23 3BP · Remains Good (2023) · Top 26% in England
- Kilmorie Primary School · SE23 2SP · Good (2024) · Top 39% in England
- Perrymount Primary School · SE23 2PX · Remains Good (2023) · Top 38% in England
- St George's CofE Primary School · SE23 2NE · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 16% in England
- St William of York Catholic Primary School · SE23 1PS · Good (2022) · Top 29% in England
- Stillness Infant School · SE23 1NH · Good (2022)
- Stillness Junior School · SE23 1NH · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 13% in England
Secondary schools in SE23
- Forest Hill School · SE23 2XN · Good (2023) · Top 27% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in SE23
- Lammas Green at Horniman · SE23 3BP · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Cubs Academy Honor Oak · SE23 3NP · Requires improvement (Ofsted)
- Rubadubs Nursery · SE23 3EP · Good (Ofsted)
- Stagecoach Forest HIll · SE23 3BP
- Bright Bees Day Nursery and Preschool · SE23 1JN · Good (Ofsted)
- Pitta Patta Day Nursery 2 Ltd · SE23 1DL
- Pitta Patta Day Nursery Limited · SE23 1RX · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Praise Childcare Forest Hill · SE23 1EG · Good (Ofsted)
- Seedlings Day Nursery · SE23 1BB · Good (Ofsted)
- Kindergarten Forest Hill Ltd · SE23 2NR · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in SE23
- Modality Lewisham (Ml) · SE23 1HU
- One Care Lambeth · SE23 1RJ
- One Care Lewisham · SE23 1RJ
- Sel Special Allocation Practice · SE23 1RJ
- Special Allocation Scheme (Nel) · SE23 1RJ
- Vale Medical Centre · SE23 2JF
- Woolstone Medical Centre · SE23 2SG
Neighbourhoods in SE23
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of SE23 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill West | 26% | £498k | Average | 6 min |
| Honor Oak | 21% | £610k | High | 5 min |
| Perry Vale | 21% | £475k | Average | 5 min |
| Forest Hill East | 16% | £584k | Low | 5 min |
| Upper Sydenham | 8% | £495k | Average | 5 min |
| Nunhead South & Newlands | 2% | £525k | Low | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the SE23 postcode?
SE23 covers 10 neighbourhoods in Forest Hill West, Honor Oak, Perry Vale, with 625 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in SE23?
The typical home price across SE23's neighbourhoods is £498k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in SE23?
10 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a SE23 postcode.
How long is the commute from SE23?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London Bridge 28 minutes.