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Location in Greater LondonBell Green sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Bell Green
In Greater London, Bell Green is a town. Addresses here fall under the SE23 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Lower Sydenham and Bellingham.
Around 34,427 people live in Bell Green, a densely built-up urban area. The age profile skews a little younger than the national average, with a relatively high share of children. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Bell Green sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Bell Green
There are 616 schools in and around Bell Green. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Bell Green
The average property price is £558K, with flats making up the majority of the housing stock at around £392K.
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 279 recorded incidents in April 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.
Healthcare in Bell Green
There are 107 GP surgeries within three miles of Bell Green, the nearest being Woolstone Medical Centre (0.2 miles away).
Local Data for Bell Green
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Property Prices 4,405 sales
Schools & Education 616 within 5 miles View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the SE23 postcode area.
Household Income in Bell Green ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bell Green is approximately £81,725 a year before tax, 48% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £55,019. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £55,019.
Businesses in Bell Green ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,249 active businesses based in Bell Green, around 36 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 96% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 5 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
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.
Crime in Bell Green 1,497 crimes · April 2026
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.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Bell Green
Of the 14,374 households in and around Bell Green, 53% are owned, 22% are socially rented and 26% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bell Green.