Postcode local report
SE23 1SH local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lewisham
LocaleIQ report for SE23 1SH: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for SE23 1SH
Generated 26 Apr 2026SE23 1SH sits in Crofton Park, Lewisham. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (40/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 40/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-8% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 8,790 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 10 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 10 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 232 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 43 Montem Road, London, SE23 1SH
hmom for up to unknown residents.
16 Oct 2030 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 56 Blythe Hill Lane, London, SE6 4UN
hmom for up to unknown residents.
5 Mar 2028 - 148 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 35 Montem Road, London, SE23 1SH
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
17 Jan 2028 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 45 Montem Road, London, SE23 1SH
hmom for up to unknown residents.
27 Dec 2027 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 64 Ravensbourne Road, London, SE6 4UT
hmom for up to unknown residents.
7 Dec 2027 - 70 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 23 Blythe Hill, London, SE6 4UL
hmom for up to unknown residents.
21 May 2028 - 234 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 23 Brockley Park, London, SE23 1PT
hmom for up to unknown residents.
14 Jul 2030 - 254 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 249 Stanstead Road, Catford, London, SE23 1HY
hmom for up to unknown residents.
16 May 2028 - 263 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Nearby context for SE23 1SH
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Common questions about SE23 1SH
Is SE23 1SH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 40/100 (Changing). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SE23 1SH?
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 1SH?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SE23 1SH?
LocaleIQ matched SE23 1SH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.