About Bell Green

Bell Green is a town in Lewisham, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Lower Sydenham and Bellingham.

School Ratings in Bell Green

There are 613 schools in and around Bell Green. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bell Green

The average property price is £574K, with flats making up the majority of the housing stock at around £393K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bell Green

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Bell Green, with 275 recorded incidents in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bell Green

Bell Green sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bell Green

Broadband speeds in Bell Green are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,615 sales

Average Price £574K
£500 — £19.1M
Detached £1.14M 139
Semi £921K 449
Terraced £719K 1,331
Flat £393K 2,488

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

309 Primary
76 Secondary
228 Other
Kilmorie Primary School Primary Good 0.2 miles Brent Knoll School Good 0.3 miles Adamsrill Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Perrymount Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Rathfern Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.4 miles St Michael's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Haseltine Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Forest Hill School Secondary Good 0.5 miles Athelney Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School Primary 0.6 miles St William of York Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Bellingham Children's Centre Good 0.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bell Green IMD 2025

Bell Green sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
5/10
Education
9/10
Health
6/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
2/10
9,745 Children (0-15) 21%
32,430 Working Age 68%
7,376 Older (60+) 16%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 29.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 26.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bell Green 1,378 crimes · March 2026

High Crime Area

Bell Green sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.

442 Violence & Sexual Offences
275 Anti-Social Behaviour
106 Vehicle Crime
97 Shoplifting
85 Other Theft
66 Public Order
63 Criminal Damage & Arson
57 Burglary
56 Drugs
50 Robbery
42 Theft from Person
16 Other Crime
12 Bicycle Theft
11 Weapons
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Lower Sydenham Train Station 0.7 miles
Forest Hill Train Station 0.7 miles
Bellingham Train Station 0.8 miles
Catford Train Station 0.8 miles
Sydenham (London) Train Station 0.9 miles
Honor Oak Park Train Station 1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Lower Sydenham 0.9 miles Bellingham 0.9 miles Forest Hill 0.9 miles Dulwich 1.2 miles New Beckenham 1.2 miles Brockley 1.2 miles Honor Oak Park 1.2 miles Catford 1.4 miles Southend 1.4 miles Upper Sydenham 1.4 miles Ladywell 1.4 miles Honor Oak 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Lewisham
Ward Crofton Park
Constituency Lewisham, Deptford
Parish Lewisham, unparished area
Region London

Streets in SE23 30 shown View all streets

Ackroyd Road 4 Acorn Way 2 Agnew Road 3 Alexander Evans Mews 1 Allenby Road 1 Amroth Close 1 April Glen 1 Austin Close 2 Aylward Road 2 Ballina Street 3 Bampton Road 5 Beadnell Road 9 Benson Road 4 Bird In Hand Passage 4 Boveney Road 4 Bovill Road 1 Bowmans Lea 1 Brenchley Gardens 4 Brockley Park 5 Brockley Rise 9 Brockley View 1 Broxted Road 1 Buckingham Lane 2 Buckley Close 4 Buckstone Close 2 Cadley Terrace 2 Canonbie Road 7 Carholme Road 4 Carters Lane 2 Century Yard 1

Postcodes in SE23 50 shown View all postcodes

SE23 1AA SE23 1AD SE23 1AE SE23 1AF SE23 1AG SE23 1AH SE23 1AL SE23 1AN SE23 1AR SE23 1AS SE23 1AT SE23 1AU SE23 1AY SE23 1AZ SE23 1BB SE23 1BD SE23 1BE SE23 1BF SE23 1BQ SE23 1BS SE23 1BT SE23 1BW SE23 1BX SE23 1BZ SE23 1DA SE23 1DB SE23 1DD SE23 1DE SE23 1DH SE23 1DJ SE23 1DL SE23 1DN SE23 1DP SE23 1DR SE23 1DS SE23 1DT SE23 1DU SE23 1DW SE23 1DX SE23 1DY SE23 1DZ SE23 1EA SE23 1EB SE23 1EG SE23 1EJ SE23 1EL SE23 1EN SE23 1EP SE23 1ER SE23 1ES