Is SE23 in the Congestion Zone?
SE23 is outside the Congestion Charge Zone. No congestion charge applies when driving here.
Is SE23 in the Congestion Charge Zone?
SE23 (Forest Hill) is outside the London Congestion Charge Zone. No congestion charge applies when driving within this postcode district.
The centre of SE23 is approximately 3.9 miles from the nearest CCZ boundary.
Driving from SE23 into central London
While SE23 itself is free from the congestion charge, driving towards central London may take you across the CCZ boundary. The zone roughly covers the area bounded by:
- North: Marylebone Road / Euston Road
- East: Tower Bridge / Aldgate
- South: Elephant & Castle / Vauxhall Bridge
- West: Park Lane / Vauxhall Bridge Road
Use our route checker above to verify whether your specific journey will cross into the CCZ.
CCZ operating hours (if your route enters the zone)
If your route does cross the CCZ boundary, the charge applies during:
- Monday to Friday: 7am – 6pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 12pm – 6pm
- Bank holidays: No charge
The daily charge is £15.00, or £10.50 with an Auto Pay account.
Check a specific address in SE23
Postcode boundaries can sometimes sit close to the CCZ edge. Use the location checker above to verify any specific address within the Forest Hill area.