Postcode local report
SE23 3TH local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lewisham
LocaleIQ report for SE23 3TH: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for SE23 3TH
Generated 26 Apr 2026SE23 3TH 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. (-9% 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.
- 11 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 175 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 290 Devonshire Road, London, SE23 3TH
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
7 Nov 2027 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 316 Devonshire Road, London, SE23 3TH
hmom for up to unknown residents.
8 Feb 2027 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 64 Garthorne Road, Crofton Park, London, SE23 1EW
lhma for up to unknown residents.
28 May 2030 - 173 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Upper Flat, 8 Ballina Street, Crofton Park, London, SE23 1DR
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
26 Jul 2028 - 179 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 68 Gabriel Street, Crofton Park, London, SE23 1DP
hm03 for up to unknown residents.
11 Dec 2029 - 193 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Utility asset works on Footway
Utility asset works (Works in progress) promoted by BT. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK. Traffic management: Give and take.
24 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2026 - 400 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 5 Bovill Road, Crofton Park, London, SE23 1HB
lhma for up to unknown residents.
17 Aug 2028 - 239 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 21 Agnew Road, Crofton Park, London, SE23 1DH
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
25 Jan 2028 - 263 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Nearby context for SE23 3TH
SE23 postcode reportsBroader outward-code contextLewisham districtDistrict-level report indexBest areas to live in LondonCity-level best-area guideSE23 3SH5 recent local signalsSE23 1DY4 recent local signalsSE23 3HN4 recent local signalsSE23 1AA3 recent local signalsSE23 1LA3 recent local signalsCrime reportMore detail for SE23 3THDemographics reportMore detail for SE23 3THSchools reportMore detail for SE23 3THProperty reportMore detail for SE23 3THPlanning reportMore detail for SE23 3TH
Common questions about SE23 3TH
Is SE23 3TH 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 3TH?
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 3TH?
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 3TH?
LocaleIQ matched SE23 3TH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.