SE23 3EF

Forest Hill, Lewisham

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At a glance

Every premises in SE23 3EF can get gigabit-capable broadband. The average home in Lewisham sold for £488,658 in the latest House Price Index, up 0.7% on a year earlier. The neighbourhood records 86 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97.

From SE23 3EF, the nearest primary school is Horniman Primary School, 0.2 mi away, about a 5 minute walk; the nearest secondary is Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich, 0.7 mi away, about a 14 minute walk (Ofsted: outstanding); the nearest GP surgery is Forest Hill Group Practice, 0.5 mi away, about a 9 minute walk.

Forest Hill station is 0.6 mi away, about a 13 minute walk; the nearest park is 0.2 mi away, about a 4 minute walk.

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Broadband

Gigabit-capableAll premisesGigabit

Ultrafast (300 Mbps or more)All premises

Ultrafast (100 Mbps or more)All premises

Superfast (30 Mbps or more)All premises

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations (July 2025), © Ofcom. Share of premises in the postcode that can get each speed. A home's report checks that address with Ofcom directly.

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How this area compares

This neighbourhood · Lewisham 021

86Moderate · 6/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

Local authority · Lewisham

123Very high · 9/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

England and Wales

crimes per 1,000 residents

Crime rates and scores by type

Crime type	Per 1,000	England and Wales	Score
Violence and sexual offences	24	34	Moderate · 4/10
Anti-social behaviour	18	15	High · 8/10
Vehicle crime	9.5	5.0	Very high · 9/10
Shoplifting	5.9	8.6	High · 7/10
Public order	5.0	6.7	Moderate · 6/10
Criminal damage and arson	4.8	6.7	Moderate · 5/10
Burglary	4.3	3.6	High · 8/10
Other theft	4.1	6.5	Moderate · 4/10
Drugs	3.0	3.3	High · 7/10
Robbery	2.9	1.4	Very high · 9/10
Theft from the person	2.4	1.7	Very high · 10/10
Bicycle theft	0.9	0.8	High · 8/10
Other crime	0.5	2.1	Low · 1/10
Possession of weapons	0.1	1.0	Low · 1/10

Lewisham 021: October 2025 to September 2026, 8,081 residents (mid-2024). Scores compare against every neighbourhood in England and Wales; 10 is the highest crime.

Crime rate over time

Lewisham 021 Lewisham England and Wales

Source: data.police.uk · ONS population estimates. Rates use resident population, so busy centres with few residents score higher than it may feel. Scores are a guide, not an official rating.

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Schools nearby

Primary

Horniman Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 5–11 · Ofsted reports

0.2 mi

Fairlawn Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 3–11 · Ofsted reports

0.3 mi

Goodrich Community Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 3–11

OfstedInspected 15 Jul 2025 · Report

Quality of educationGoodBehaviour and attitudesGoodPersonal developmentGoodLeadership and managementGood

0.3 mi

St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 3–11 · Ofsted reports

0.5 mi

Heber Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 3–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 8 Oct 2019 · Later visit: Improved significantly · Report

0.7 mi

Secondary

Allenby Tutorial TrustMiscellaneous · ages 11–17 · Ofsted reports

0.7 mi

Harris Boys' Academy East DulwichSecondary · Academy sponsor led · ages 11–18 · Boys

Ofsted: OutstandingInspected 28 Nov 2023 · Report

0.7 mi

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich

Nursery, special and other

Chelwood Nursery SchoolNursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 2–5

Ofsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026 · Safeguarding met · Report

InclusionExpected standardCurriculum and teachingExpected standardAchievementExpected standardAttendance and behaviourExpected standardPersonal development and wellbeingStrong standardLeadership and governanceExpected standard

1.1 mi

St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit

Source: Department for Education · Get Information About Schools · Ofsted. Distances are straight-line. Schools teaching both age ranges appear in both lists and in amber on the map. Since November 2025 Ofsted gives report cards with grades for each area instead of one overall grade; from September 2024 there was no overall grade. Independent schools inspected by ISI aren't covered. Living close to a school does not guarantee a place; check admissions with the council.

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Healthcare nearby

Pharmacies

Wellcare PharmacyPharmacy · SE22 0RR

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

Sadlers PharmacyPharmacy · SE22 8JN

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Sogim PharmacyPharmacy · SE22 8HF

0.9 mi · 19 min walk

GP practices

Forest Hill Group PracticeGP practice · SE22 0SQ

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

The Lordship Lane SurgeryGP practice · SE22 8JN

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

The Three Zero Six Medical CentreGP practice · SE22 8LY

0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Dentists

East Dulwich Dental CareDental practice · SE22 0RR

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

East Dulwich Dental CareDental practice · SE22 0RR

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

Oral Surgery LTD - Family DentalDental practice · SE23 3HN

0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Hospitals

Dulwich Community HospitalHospital · SE22 8PT

1.2 mi · 24 min walk

Lewisham Hospital - Covid Vaccination CentreHospital · SE13 6LH

1.9 mi

University Hospital LewishamHospital · SE13 6LH

1.9 mi

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service. Distances are to the practice postcode. Check GP catchment and registration with the practice or on the NHS website.

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Stations nearby

Train stations

Forest HillWindrush line

0.6 mi · 13 min walkZone 3

Honor Oak ParkWindrush line

0.7 mi · 15 min walkZone 3

Crofton Park

1.2 mi · 25 min walk

North Dulwich

1.2 mi

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport) · Powered by TfL Open Data. Straight-line distances; walking times assume about 5 km/h. Lines and fare zones from TfL.

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Parks and green spaces

0.2 mito the nearest park

8parks within a 10 minute walk

60hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

Park or garden (2 nearby)nearest 2.4 hectares

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Play area (5 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.2 mi · 5 min walk

Horniman GardensPark or garden · 5.7 hectares

0.3 mi · 5 min walk

Brenchley GardensPark or garden · 2.9 hectares

0.3 mi · 6 min walk

Dunstans Road AllotmentsAllotments or community garden · under 0.1 hectares

0.3 mi · 6 min walk

Playing field2.9 hectares

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Sports ground (4 nearby)nearest 3.9 hectares

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Tennis courts (4 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Dulwich Common AllotmentsAllotments or community garden · 0.9 hectares

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Park or garden6.7 hectares

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Lordship Lane AllotmentsAllotments or community garden · 0.9 hectares

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

Horniman TrianglePark or garden · 1.6 hectares

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

Source: OS Open Greenspace (Ordnance Survey). Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Public parks, playing fields, play areas, allotments and sports grounds within 1 mile, measured in a straight line to the nearest way in. Some sports grounds and allotments are for members only.

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Household income

This neighbourhood

£90,177

£61,995 after tax

Lewisham

£72,189

£49,812 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£90,177

After tax£61,995

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£47,192Lewisham £40,440 · England £34,675

Source: ONS income estimates for small areas, April 2022 to March 2023. Modelled averages for the neighbourhood (Lewisham 021); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is around the middle of neighbourhoods in England (ranked 20,083 of 33,755, where 1 is the most deprived).

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20% of Lewisham's neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 20%.

Income

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Decile 6

Employment

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Decile 6

Education, skills and training

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Decile 9

Health and disability

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Decile 8

Crime

Source: MHCLG, English Indices of Deprivation 2025. For the small area the home is in, ranked against the rest of England only: England, Wales and Scotland each measure deprivation differently, so deciles can't be compared across borders. Decile 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas, decile 10 the least deprived.

Occupation

49% of working residents are managers, directors or professionals, compared with 40% in Lewisham and 33% across England. It's one of the clearest signs of how affluent an area is.

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Questions about SE23 3EF

What is the crime rate in SE23 3EF?

The neighbourhood records 86 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97. Across Lewisham the rate is 123 per 1,000. Figures are crimes reported to the police over the latest 12 months; they can't tell you how safe a particular street feels.

How much do houses cost in SE23 3EF?

The average home in Lewisham sold for £488,658 in the latest House Price Index, up 0.7% on a year earlier. By type: detached £1,116,536, semi-detached £773,685, terraced £602,116, flats £376,322. Prices are council-wide averages from HM Land Registry.

What schools are near SE23 3EF?

The nearest primary school is Horniman Primary School, 0.2 mi away, about a 5 minute walk. The nearest secondary school is Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich, 0.7 mi away, about a 14 minute walk (Ofsted: outstanding). Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in SE23 3EF?

Every premises in SE23 3EF can get gigabit-capable broadband. Figures are Ofcom's share of premises in the postcode; actual speeds depend on the provider and package.

Where is the nearest train station to SE23 3EF?

Forest Hill is 0.6 mi away, about a 13 minute walk.

What is the average household income in SE23 3EF?

The ONS estimates average household income of £90,177 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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