Is SE23 1JA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

785 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SE23 1JA. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
256
Anti-social behaviour
167
Vehicle crime
83
Shoplifting
61
Other theft
47
Public order
44
Drugs
43
Burglary
26

House prices

£488,658

Average price in Lewisham (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 0.7% year on year.

Terraced
£602,116
Semi-detached
£773,685
Detached
£1,116,536
Flat / maisonette
£376,322

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SE23 1JA specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SE23 1JA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SE23 1JA on Check Food Hygiene

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