Postcode local report
SE23 3EX local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lewisham
LocaleIQ report for SE23 3EX: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for SE23 3EX
Generated 26 Apr 2026SE23 3EX sits in Forest Hill, Lewisham. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (45/100). 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 45/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-11% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 7,677 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 11 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 14 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 134 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 5 Hosford House, Devonshire Road, London, SE23 3SU
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
7 Dec 2030 - 135 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 4B Waldenshaw Road, London, SE23 3XP
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
17 Mar 2029 - 164 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 29 Manor Mount, London, SE23 3PY
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
9 Aug 2028 - 123 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 28 David`s Road, London, SE23 3EX
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
11 Jun 2028 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 28 David`s Road, London, SE23 3EX
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
14 May 2028 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 4A Havelock Walk, London, SE23 3HG
hmom for up to unknown residents.
11 Oct 2026 - 78 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 37 London Road, London, SE23 3TY
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
26 Sep 2028 - 201 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Lin Kee, 53 London Road, London, SE23 3TY
lhma for up to unknown residents.
9 Dec 2026 - 201 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Nearby context for SE23 3EX
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Common questions about SE23 3EX
Is SE23 3EX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 45/100 (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 3EX?
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 3EX?
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 3EX?
LocaleIQ matched SE23 3EX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.