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About

Lee Green sits in the southeast London borough of Lewisham, bordered by areas like Blackheath and Hither Green. Its residential streets are characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, alongside interwar semis and modern apartment developments. The ward is anchored by the Lee Green Conservation Area, which preserves the historic village core around the old manor house site. Local commerce is focused along Lee High Road, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The area's large, central feature is the expansive Manor House Gardens, a public park with formal gardens, a cafe, and sports facilities. This green space is a key community hub. The area is also defined by its major road junctions, particularly the large roundabout at the 'Green' itself, which channels significant traffic. The presence of several schools, including the former Haberdashers' Aske's site, contributes to its settled, neighbourhood feel.

Area overview

On average Lee Green has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lee Green is £85,510 per year. There are 5 schools in Lee Green: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Lee Green is home to around 15,015 people, with a population density of about 8,354.7 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Lee Green Population
15,015
Population density
8,354.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.71(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.11(-29%)
Vehicle crime
7.13(-24%)
Other theft
6.46(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.46(-4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,115
47.39%
Other White
1,988
13.24%
African
1,094
7.29%
Caribbean
1,089
7.25%
Other
519
3.46%
Total population: 15,015

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,536
55.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,444
12.17%
No qualifications
1,411
11.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,108
9.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
765
6.45%
Total 16+ residents: 11,863

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,972
32.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,401
22.81%
Owns outright
1,321
21.51%
Other social rented
819
13.34%
Social rents from council
456
7.43%
Total households: 6,141

Property prices in Lee Green

Median price£640,000
Price per sq ft£637
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£430K – £850K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £640,000 (about £637 per square foot) in Lee Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lee Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£2,000,000£676
Semi-Detached19£860,000£640
Terraced80£755,500£687
Flats50£380,000£556

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lee Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lee Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,285,000£332,000£1,041,250£635,300
2017£825,000£350,000£677,500£611,250
2018£490,000£350,188£655,000£598,750
2019£1,437,500£339,000£696,225£610,000
2020£880,000£372,500£830,000£642,500
2021£930,000£345,750£730,000£695,000
2022£1,300,000£345,000£780,000£695,000
2023£1,182,500£338,750£1,012,500£700,000
2024£850,000£375,000£708,000£695,000
2025£1,421,250£380,000£855,000£748,500
2026£346,500£855,000£695,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lee Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lee Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£638£502£568£594
2017£418£547£581£539
2018£529£534£538£558
2019£581£493£568£555
2020£673£539£581£587
2021£545£528£558£626
2022£725£527£627£646
2023£627£571£734£629
2024£735£581£638£649
2025£644£584£643£675
2026£557£679£668
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lee Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lee Green in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Lee Green ward.

Local councillors

Ese Erheriene

Lee Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

James Alexander Rathbone

Lee Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Laura Sessions

Lee Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Lee Green

Is Lee Green safe?

Lee Green records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lee Green?

The median sale price in Lee Green is £640,000 (about £637 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lee Green?

Lee Green has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Lee Green?

Lee Green scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lee Green sits around rank 16,504 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Lee Green?

The average household income in Lee Green is around £85,510 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Lee Green?

Lee Green is represented by 3 elected councillors: Ese Erheriene (Labour and Co-operative Party), James Alexander Rathbone (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Laura Sessions (Green Party).

All postcodesin Lee Green

SE120UA

Manor Lane

SE128PQ

Taunton Road

SE135NN

Leahurst Road

SE129HU

Woodyates Road

SE135RL

Manor Park

SE135SY

Old Road

SE120TF

Manor Lane

SE128QL

Lampmead Road

SE128NY

Effingham Road

SE128LR

Manor Lane

SE128QB

Taunton Road

SE129JG

Woodyates Road

SE129HY

Pitfold Road

SE128LS

Manor Lane

SE129AX

Stone Yard Mews

SE135HS

Eastdown Park

SE135RA

Manor Park

SE120TA

Parkcroft Road

SE135QR

Wolffram Close

SE120JH

Kimbolton Close

SE135QB

Weardale Road

SE135NL

Leahurst Road

SE120HN

Burnt Ash Hill

SE128NU

Effingham Road

SE128QJ

Lampmead Road

SE120SJ

Newstead Road

SE135LR

Longhurst Road

SE135FB

Bankwell Road

SE120AD

Lee Green

SE120RP

Milborough Crescent

SE128AE

Upwood Road

SE128DD

Lee Green

SE135LW

Leahurst Road

SE128DZ

Carston Close

SE120SZ

Newstead Road

SE128DN

Rose Way

SE135FG

Weardale Road

SE120ST

Wildwood Close

SE135NG

Fernbrook Road

SE128RS

Lee High Road

SE135EZ

College Park Close

SE120AG

Burnt Ash Hill

SE128AJ

Cambridge Drive

SE135FD

Chiltonian Mews

SE128PY

Burnt Ash Road

SE135HU

Eastdown Park

SE120SU

Birch Grove

SE135HZ

Leahurst Road

SE120TJ

Dallinger Road

SE128DU

Leyland Road

SE135QU

Lochaber Road

SE120JN

Burnt Ash Hill

SE135SU

Old Road

SE128TH

Eltham Road

SE120TZ

Manor Lane

SE135RQ

Manor Park

SE128AZ

Leewood Close

SE135LP

Longhurst Road

SE135PL

Lee High Road

SE135QP

Manor Lane

SE120SA

Anne Compton Mews

SE120JW

Burnt Ash Hill

SE128LX

Micheldever Road

SE120RR

Milborough Crescent

SE128PE

Hedgley Street

SE135NP

Orchid Close

SE129HP

Jasmin Court

SE120SR

Birch Grove

SE135HY

Leahurst Road

SE128PU

Burnt Ash Road

SE120TD

Manor Lane

SE135JB

Pascoe Road

SE120SW

Stoneycroft Close

SE135NJ

Fernbrook Crescent

SE135LS

Leahurst Road

SE135RG

Thornwood Road

SE128LN

Manor Lane

SE135QJ

Abernethy Road

SE128RF

Burnt Ash Road

SE135FE

Lee High Road

SE128NB

Wantage Road

SE135HP

Wrights Close

SE120TG

Manor Lane

SE120JJ

Kimbolton Close

SE128EB

Dorville Road

SE135JD

Ennersdale Road

SE135SS

Hamlet Close

SE128NA

Wantage Road

SE128DS

Leyland Road

SE135RB

Kellerton Road

SE120HR

Holme Lacey Road

SE128QQ

Aislibie Road

SE128QW

Lenham Road

SE135LX

Longhurst Road

SE135LU

Hereford Gardens

SE120TE

Manor Lane

SE135QQ

Murillo Road

SE120TQ

Dallinger Road

SE128AG

Cambridge Drive

SE135HA

College Park Close