Postcode local report
SE23 3SH local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lewisham
LocaleIQ report for SE23 3SH: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for SE23 3SH
Generated 26 Apr 2026SE23 3SH sits in Forest Hill, Lewisham. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (50/100). 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 50/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-6% 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.
- 12 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 123 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at Flat 11, 53 Honor Oak Road, London, SE23 3SH
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
11 Apr 2029 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat 10, 53 Honor Oak Road, London, SE23 3SH
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
27 Nov 2027 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat 2, 53 Honor Oak Road, London, SE23 3SH
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
20 Nov 2027 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat 2, 3 Churchwood Gardens, London, SE23 3BF
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
20 Nov 2027 - 52 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat 12, 53 Honor Oak Road, London, SE23 3SH
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
20 Nov 2027 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat 9, 53 Honor Oak Road, London, SE23 3SH
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
12 Jul 2027 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Remedial works on Footway
Remedial works (Works in progress) promoted by BT. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM. Traffic management: No carriageway incursion.
24 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2026 - 101 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 16 Haseley End, Tyson Road, London, SE23 3AF
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
10 Oct 2027 - 201 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Nearby context for SE23 3SH
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Common questions about SE23 3SH
Is SE23 3SH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 50/100 (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 3SH?
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 3SH?
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 3SH?
LocaleIQ matched SE23 3SH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.