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About

The Lee area sits within the London Borough of Lewisham, bordering Blackheath and Hither Green. It is primarily a residential district characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with a mix of local shops and amenities along Lee High Road. The area is served by several railway stations, including Lee and Hither Green, providing connections into central London.

A significant feature is the presence of the River Ravensbourne, which flows through the area. This waterway is flanked by stretches of green space, including Manor House Gardens, a public park with historical roots. The area maintains a distinct neighbourhood feel, separate from the larger commercial centres nearby.

Area overview

On average Lee has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 16% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lee is £94,429 per year. There are 3 schools in Lee: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Lee is home to around 6,860 people, with a population density of about 6,798.1 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Lee Population
6,860
Population density
6,798.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.78(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.01(-44%)
Vehicle crime
6.56(-30%)
Shoplifting
5.25(-47%)
Other theft
5.1(-55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,320
48.38%
Other White
771
11.24%
African
485
7.07%
Caribbean
443
6.46%
Other Asian
267
3.89%
Total population: 6,862

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,919
55.19%
Level 3 (A level)
650
12.29%
No qualifications
599
11.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
531
10.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
328
6.2%
Total 16+ residents: 5,289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
961
35.19%
Owns outright
692
25.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
578
21.16%
Other social rented
283
10.36%
Social rents from council
153
5.6%
Total households: 2,731

Property prices in Lee

Median price£641,250
Price per sq ft£626
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£451K – £871K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £641,250 (about £626 per square foot) in Lee 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£2,000,000£676
Semi-Detached12£852,500£637
Terraced27£685,000£642
Flats18£357,500£493

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lee

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lee.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,285,000£330,000£1,325,000£530,000
2017£825,000£363,000£657,500£593,000
2018£490,000£362,500£687,500£573,960
2019£1,437,500£340,000£670,000£555,000
2020£1,005,000£358,000£755,000£615,000
2021£1,177,500£350,000£725,000£612,500
2022£1,850,000£348,500£725,000£635,750
2023£1,319,250£340,000£1,475,000£700,000
2024£1,035,000£361,250£702,750£610,550
2025£2,000,000£389,500£850,000£672,500
2026£335,000£850,000£900,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lee.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lee.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£638£449£603£572
2017£295£536£573£519
2018£529£528£528£513
2019£581£486£560£504
2020£713£521£580£559
2021£538£478£539£566
2022£704£497£612£618
2023£601£503£724£622
2024£663£506£591£580
2025£676£566£637£622
2026£442£583£642
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lee.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lee 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.

Frequently asked questions about Lee

Is Lee safe?

Lee records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lee?

The median sale price in Lee is £641,250 (about £626 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lee?

Lee has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Lee?

Lee scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lee sits around rank 18,010 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?

The average household income in Lee is around £94,429 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Lee

SE120JJ

Kimbolton Close

SE120SA

Anne Compton Mews

SE120SR

Birch Grove

SE120AA

Burnt Ash Hill

SE129HT

Burnt Ash Hill

SE120TX

Manor Lane

SE120UA

Manor Lane

SE128NA

Wantage Road

SE120TF

Manor Lane

SE128RF

Burnt Ash Road

SE120RD

St Mildreds Road

SE120SZ

Newstead Road

SE120SS

Birch Grove

SE120HS

Burnt Ash Hill

SE128DT

Leyland Road

SE128DW

Leyland Road

SE129AX

Stone Yard Mews

SE120SX

Lucorn Close

SE120AE

Burnt Ash Hill

SE128DP

Leyland Road

SE120TD

Manor Lane

SE128AB

Buckden Close

SE120RP

Milborough Crescent

SE120TZ

Manor Lane

SE120SP

Birch Grove

SE128LU

Micheldever Road

SE120UF

Manor Lane

SE120RE

St Mildreds Road

SE135LZ

Longhurst Road

SE128LT

Manor Lane

SE129HP

Jasmin Court

SE135LT

Leahurst Road

SE120TE

Manor Lane

SE120HR

Holme Lacey Road

SE129HU

Woodyates Road

SE135NA

Longhurst Road

SE128PY

Burnt Ash Road

SE129JA

Pitfold Close

SE120HP

Holme Lacey Road

SE120HN

Burnt Ash Hill

SE120RW

Milborough Crescent

SE120AB

Sydenham Station Approach

SE128LL

Southbrook Road

SE128NP

Handen Road

SE120JE

Lee Green

SE135LS

Leahurst Road

SE120SY

Newstead Road

SE128RH

Glenmere Row

SE128NZ

Effingham Road

SE120SJ

Newstead Road

SE135NQ

Fernbrook Road

SE129JQ

Woodyates Road

SE120TA

Parkcroft Road

SE128LP

Manor Lane

SE135LU

Hereford Gardens

SE128DY

Carston Close

SE120JW

Burnt Ash Hill

SE120JF

Holme Lacey Road

SE128AZ

Leewood Close

SE120JN

Burnt Ash Hill

SE128DL

Silk Close

SE128ED

Dorville Road

SE128LG

Lee Green

SE135LY

Leamington Villas

SE128LR

Manor Lane

SE135RQ

Manor Park

SE129HS

Westhorne Avenue

SE120TL

Dallinger Road

SE120AG

Burnt Ash Hill

SE120RN

Milborough Crescent

SE120SN

Stoneycroft Close

SE129HY

Pitfold Road

SE129JD

Woodyates Road

SE135LX

Longhurst Road

SE128LS

Manor Lane

SE120TH

Dallinger Road

SE120SU

Birch Grove

SE129HX

Pitfold Road

SE128RA

Burnt Ash Road

SE128LJ

Southbrook Road

SE128RE

Alanthus Close

SE120ST

Wildwood Close

SE120JL

Burnt Ash Hill

SE120AF

Burnt Ash Hill

SE120JH

Kimbolton Close

SE129HZ

Pitfold Road

SE129JB

Pitfold Road

SE128LX

Micheldever Road

SE120TB

Newstead Road

SE120SW

Stoneycroft Close

SE128EB

Dorville Road

SE128LQ

Southbrook Road

SE128EA

Leyland Road

SE128AD

Upwood Road

SE120TQ

Dallinger Road

SE128LH

Southbrook Road

SE135NH

Fernbrook Road

SE129JH

Woodyates Road

SE120SB

Anne Compton Mews

SE120SL

Stoneycroft Close