Postcode local report
SE23 3HN local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lewisham
LocaleIQ report for SE23 3HN: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for SE23 3HN
Generated 26 Apr 2026SE23 3HN sits in Forest Hill, Lewisham. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (43/100). 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 43/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-18% 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.
- 9 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 131 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 99 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2NJ
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
19 Jun 2030 - 158 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 61 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HN
hmom for up to unknown residents.
15 Sep 2029 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat 8, Perystreete, Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2LF
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
2 Feb 2028 - 116 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at The Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HN
hm03 for up to unknown residents.
1 Jun 2027 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Forest Hill Supermarket, 61 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HN
hmom for up to unknown residents.
1 Jun 2026 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Forest Hill Supermarket, 61 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HN
hmom for up to unknown residents.
1 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 - 363 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at United Barbers, 11 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2NE
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
3 Nov 2027 - 239 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Nearby context for SE23 3HN
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Common questions about SE23 3HN
Is SE23 3HN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 43/100 (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 3HN?
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 3HN?
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 3HN?
LocaleIQ matched SE23 3HN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.