Postcode SE13 5AE is located in a major urban area, within the Lewisham Central area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Central Lewisham South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Lewisham South is £61,125 per year. The median sale price in Lewisham Central is £311,250 (around £563 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £392,750. The nearest station is Hither Green, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Manor House Gardens.
Central Lewisham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,878 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Central Lewisham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Lewisham South is £61,125 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from SE13 5AE.
Central Lewisham South near SE13 5AE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hither Green located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Hither Green | Southeastern | Walking directions to Hither Green |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Lewisham | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Lewisham |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Ladywell | Southeastern | Walking directions to Ladywell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Manor House Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Manor House Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Manor Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Park |
| 0 mi | Gilmore Estate open space | Small | Walking directions to Gilmore Estate open space |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £311,250 (about £563 per square foot) in Lewisham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,500 up to £1,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,150,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £970,000 | £644 |
| Terraced | 8 | £596,000 | £503 |
| Flats | 60 | £302,000 | £573 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £323,220 | £470,000 |
| 2017 | £335,000 | £570,250 |
| 2018 | £377,500 | £448,500 |
| 2019 | £328,000 | £505,000 |
| 2020 | £318,000 | £450,750 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £549,000 |
| 2022 | £325,000 | £676,500 |
| 2023 | £340,000 | £710,000 |
| 2024 | £318,750 | £712,500 |
| 2025 | £315,000 | £592,500 |
| 2026 | £307,500 | £627,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £588 | £474 |
| 2017 | £622 | £547 |
| 2018 | £622 | £429 |
| 2019 | £607 | £470 |
| 2020 | £597 | £432 |
| 2021 | £625 | £570 |
| 2022 | £613 | £545 |
| 2023 | £597 | £650 |
| 2024 | £595 | £574 |
| 2025 | £594 | £544 |
| 2026 | £561 | £497 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 5AE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2026 | 75A, Gilmore Road, London, SE13 5AB | Flats | Leasehold | £443,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 75B, Gilmore Road, London, SE13 5AB | Flats | Leasehold | £417,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 8C, Eastdown Park, London, SE13 5HS | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 31C, Eastdown Park, London, SE13 5HU | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 21, Eastdown Park, London, SE13 5HU | Flats | Freehold | £810,000 |
In the SE13 5AE postcode area, located within Central Lewisham South, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Saviour's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Mar 2025
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| 0.4 mi | 16 plus | Christ The King Sixth Form College | Further education | Unrated. | |
Christ The King Sixth Form College ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | All-through | St Matthew Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
St Matthew Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Mar 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE13 5AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 152a Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 154-158 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 104-120 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Cost Less | 14 Manor Park Parade, London, SE13 5PB | Walking directions to Cost Less |
| 0.2 mi | Sputnick | Lee High Road, Lewisham, SE13 5PT | Walking directions to Sputnick |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE13 5AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hibaaq Aden
Lewisham Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Kowalski
Lewisham Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE13 5AE records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE13 5AE in Lewisham Central is £311,250 (about £563 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE13 5AE, including St Saviour's Catholic Primary School (Good), Christ The King Sixth Form College and St Matthew Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE13 5AE is Hither Green in TfL zone 3, about 803 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE13 5AE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,878 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE13 5AE is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hibaaq Aden (Green Party) and Mark Kowalski (Green Party).