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Forest Hill

Area · Inner London

B+
schoolsA
amenitiesA
transportA+
outdoor-activitiesB+

Housing

Average sold price: £496,331

  • all dwelling types£496,331
  • detached house prices£980,000
  • terraced house prices£709,894
  • semi-detached house prices£831,385
  • flats and maisonettes prices£400,990

Safety

Crime level: below average

Crimes per 1,000: 80

Schools

    Transport

    • None recorded

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    FAQ

    Q: Is Forest Hill a nice place to live?
A: 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.

Q: How safe is Forest Hill?
A: 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.

Q: What are the best schools in Forest Hill?
A: 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.

Q: What are the demographics of Forest Hill?
A: 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.