Talmage Close London, Lewisham
15 addresses across 3 postcodes (SE23), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22001953.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £660,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: 10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Lewisham costs £2,237 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 70% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Forest Hill, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 72 to 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sel Special Allocation Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 61% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 101 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £660,000 | £660,000 | £660,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £587,500 | £575,000 | £600,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £605,000 | £570,000 | £640,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £625,000 | £625,000 | £625,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £384,600 | £384,600 | £384,600 |
| 2014 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £300,000 | £240,000 | £345,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £208,250 | £208,250 | £208,250 |
| 2006 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2003 | 4 | £198,500 | £173,000 | £217,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £155,275 | £148,550 | £162,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2025 | 1 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £660,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2024 | 2 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £600,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2024 | 4 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £575,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2022 | 5 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £560,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2021 | 2 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £570,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 8 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £640,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2017 | 8 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £625,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2015 | 1 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £384,600 | |
| 10 Jan 2014 | 2 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £410,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2013 | 4 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £300,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2013 | 8 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £345,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2013 | 3 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2011 | 11 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £208,250 | |
| 12 Oct 2006 | 10 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2003 | 12 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £217,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2003 | 7 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £207,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2003 | 9 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 16 May 2003 | 2 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £173,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2002 | 8 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £162,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2002 | 6 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £148,550 | |
| 19 Jun 2001 | 11 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2000 | 9 SE23 3AE | Terraced | £130,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1950-1966 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Lewisham in 2026-27: Band D £2,237 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,492 | £1,740 | £1,989 | £2,237 | £2,735 | £3,232 | £3,729 | £4,475 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (40% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Small HMO Northern Extension.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 118 Canonbie Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- Rear of Christian Fellowship, rear of 15-17a Tyson Road, permissioned (140 m)
- 39 Honor Oak Road: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
- 39 Honor Oak Road, not permissioned (190 m)
- 29 Ewelme Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- 29 Ewelme Road, permissioned (250 m)
- Adjacent to 7 & 9 Ewelme Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- 33 - 39 Beadnell Road, permissioned (370 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 14 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE23 3AE | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| SE23 3AF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| SE23 3AA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 8 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 72 m and 76 m above sea level (73 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE23 3AA | 70% | 70% | 70% | 0% |
| SE23 3AE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SE23 3AF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Forest Hill 4.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Honor Oak Park 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Crofton Park 699,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Horniman Drive Forest Hill | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Masthouse Terrace Pier Millwall | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Forest Hill Station Car Park (TfL) | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 28 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 370 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 28.3 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sel Special Allocation Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Medicos Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Beauty Forest Hill | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Dulwich Community Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Sydenham Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Forest Hill, Stanstead Road Cashzone | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.7 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.4 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest One Tree Hill Allotments 2.2 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Horniman Gardens, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 660 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 36 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horniman Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Horniman Museum | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Peckham Rye Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Road Nature Reserve | Wood | 310 m east |
| Oak of Honor Hill | Hill | 580 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Honor Oak | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Dulwich Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Sydenham Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Lewisham: see them on the Lewisham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 210 m | No published inspection |
| Horniman Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Dalmain Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St George's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Perrymount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eliot Bank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Goodrich Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Stillness Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stillness Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kilmorie Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Mini Market SE23 3AA | Retailers - other | 90 m | 4 Good | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Twinkle Stars ASC SE23 3SH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Fairlawn Primary School - Nourish Contract Catering Lt SE23 3SB | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Horniman After School Club SE23 3BP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Olive Dining Ltd at Horniman Primary School SE23 3BP | School/college/university | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wagamama Delivery Kitchen SE23 1AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 15grams SE23 1AH | Manufacturers/packers | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Atis Editions SE23 1AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Forest Hill Montessori Nursery SE23 2DF | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Rockbourne Youth Club SE23 2DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Devonshire Road (21); On or near Crowmarsh Gardens (16); On or near Benson Road (15); On or near Fairlie Gardens (12); On or near Ewelme Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 53% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 18% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 12% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 61% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SE23 3AE: 12 addresses
- SE23 3AF: 2 addresses of 39 in the postcode
- SE23 3AA: 1 address of 81 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Shirburn Close · Churchwood Gardens · Tyson Road · Crowmarsh Gardens · Woodside Walk · Benson Road · Horniman Drive · Manor Way · Ewelme Road · Fairlie Gardens · Rocombe Crescent · Montgomerie Mews
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.