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Takeaways| Council | Lewisham |
| Crime Rate | ✓Below Average for an Inner London suburb 7% above the national average. |
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The average house price in Forest Hill is £496,331, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Forest Hill house price trends over the last 30 years.
£496,331
£980,000
£400,990
£831,385
£709,894
Is Forest Hill a nice place to live?
Yes, Forest Hill is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Inner London. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Forest Hill?
Forest Hill has a below average crime rate for an Inner London suburb, with around 80 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 7% above the national average, and 26% below the Inner London average.
What are the best schools in Forest Hill?
Forest Hill has 79 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich and Rathfern Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Forest Hill School and Adamsrill Primary School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Forest Hill?
Forest Hill has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (70%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.