Postcode report
SE23 1AH Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SE23 1AH: area rating, property, schools and local change
SE23 1AH is a postcode in Crofton Park, Lewisham, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SE23 1AH, then scores the surrounding small area 44/100 - bottom 29% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SE23 1AH are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SE23 1AH is based on Lewisham 019 Census 2021. It covers 8,743 residents, 8,790 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 52% owner-occupied, 27% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near SE23 1AH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SE23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £471k from 95 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SE23 1AH can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SE23 1AH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SE23 1AH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 177 HMO licences, 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SE23 1AH
Is SE23 1AH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 44/100 (bottom 29% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SE23 1AH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SE23 1AH?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SE23 1AH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SE23 1AH?
LocaleIQ matched SE23 1AH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SE23 1AH?
The latest median sold price is £471k based on 95 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SE23 1AH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 177 HMO licences, 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.