How safe is Forest Hill?

Forest Hill has an average crime rate of 102.5 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas.

Is Forest Hill a good 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 performs well compared to other places in Inner London.

Forest Hill - Best areas to live in 2025 (and areas to avoid map)

Name: Forest Hill
Address: England, GB

B+

Very Good Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

A+

Transport

Schools

Council	Lewisham
Crime Rate	✓average
Vibe	🍸 Dinner & Drinks
Demographics	🏘️ Renters

C+

B+

A+

Crime hotspots

(off)

Nearby Places

Sydenham

town

1.4 km away

Honor Oak

suburb

B+

1.6 km away

Dulwich

suburb

B+

2.1 km away

Brockley

suburb

2.4 km away

Catford

town

2.5 km away

Nunhead

suburb

2.5 km away

Sydenham

town

1.4 km away

Honor Oak

suburb

B+

1.6 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Ample

Play Space

Ample

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Ample

Tennis Court

Adequate

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Limited

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Ample

Restaurants & Cafes

Plentiful

Retail Shopping

Ample

Supermarkets

Adequate

Takeaways

Plentiful

Transport Links

Penge East

Train

Hither Green

Train

Blackheath

Train

Grove Park

Train

Lee (London)

Train

Schools

Outstanding

17 Schools

Good

52 Schools

Requires Improvement

3 Schools

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Outstanding

House Prices

all dwelling types

£508,606

detached houses

£947,684

flats and maisonettes

£395,630

semi detached houses

£902,874

terraced houses

£711,470