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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% 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 area has 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

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £666,250 in Lee area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lee over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats19£355,000£5,061
Semi-Detached13£850,000£7,334
Terraced26£699,500£7,296

10 years median price trend in Lee

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lee.

All postcodes in Lee

SE120TJ

Dallinger Road

SE120RR

Milborough Crescent

SE128DZ

Carston Close

SE128DX

Carston Close

SE128AE

Upwood Road

SE128RB

Burnt Ash Road

SE128NR

Handen Road

SE128AA

Upwood Road

SE120TG

Manor Lane

SE135RH

Manor Park

SE135NG

Fernbrook Road

SE128PU

Burnt Ash Road

SE129JG

Woodyates Road

SE120AD

Lee Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.