Moving to SE23 Perry Vale

Commuting from SE23

Average · 36–45 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

• Waterloo40 min
• King's Cross53 min
• Liverpool Street43 min
• Canary Wharf38 min
• Paddington56 min
• Victoria49 min

Who already lives in SE23?

Average · 22–27%25.7% of households at the representative LSOA have dependent children — a useful signal of how family-skewed the immediate streets feel.

How SE23 compares nearby

Moving to SE23 — FAQ

What's it like to live in SE23?

SE23 (Perry Vale, Lewisham) scores 75/100 overall — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 64). Safety 78/100, green space 100/100, family life 70/100, commute 50/100. 25.7% of nearby households have dependent children (low family density).

How long is the commute from SE23?

Fastest door-to-door commute is 38 minutes to Canary Wharf (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.

How much is council tax in SE23?

Annual Band D council tax in SE23 is £1,932 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.

What are the schools like in SE23?

Lewisham's popular primaries cut off well inside half a mile, while secondary catchments are more generous.

What's the crime rate in SE23?

The Metropolitan Police recorded 0 incidents in SE23 during May 2026, the latest published month. Safety score: 78/100.

Is SE23 a good place to move to with kids?

Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: safety (78/100) and family infrastructure (70/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to School Owl catchment guidance, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.