Postcode local report
SE23 2AY local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lewisham
LocaleIQ report for SE23 2AY: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for SE23 2AY
Generated 26 Apr 2026SE23 2AY sits in Perry Vale, Lewisham. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (39/100). 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 39/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-14% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 8,664 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 12 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 8 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 140 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 5 Fifield Path, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2AY
hm03 for up to unknown residents.
26 Mar 2030 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 11 Dacres Road, London, SE23 2NN
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
19 Jul 2027 - 144 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 2 Bampton Road, London, SE23 2AX
hmom for up to unknown residents.
14 Mar 2027 - 76 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 15 Fifield Path, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2AY
hmom for up to unknown residents.
21 Jun 2026 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Utility repair and maintenance works on Carriageway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works in progress) promoted by THAMES WATER. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM. Traffic management: Give and take.
25 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026 - 379 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 13 Witney Path, London, SE23 2XD
hm03 for up to unknown residents.
11 Jun 2030 - 214 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Utility repair and maintenance works on Footway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by THAMES WATER. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
6 May 2026 - 12 May 2026 - 437 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 30 Bampton Road, London, SE23 2BG
hm03 for up to unknown residents.
29 Apr 2030 - 260 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Nearby context for SE23 2AY
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Common questions about SE23 2AY
Is SE23 2AY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 39/100 (High Change Pressure). 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 2AY?
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 2AY?
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 2AY?
LocaleIQ matched SE23 2AY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.