Postcode SE13 5AH is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Blackheath West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackheath West is £77,104 per year. The nearest station is Lewisham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Gilmore Estate open space.
Blackheath West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,918 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Blackheath West has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blackheath West is £77,104 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 272 ft away from SE13 5AH.
Blackheath West near SE13 5AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lewisham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2,3 | Lewisham | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Lewisham |
| 0.5 mi | 2,3 | Elverson Road | DLR | Walking directions to Elverson Road |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | St Johns | Southeastern | Walking directions to St Johns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gilmore Estate open space | Small | Walking directions to Gilmore Estate open space |
| 0.2 mi | Cornmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cornmill Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Confluence Park | Small | Walking directions to Confluence Park |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £478,000 (about £648 per square foot) in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,500 up to £3,450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,215,000 | £864 |
| Terraced | 31 | £950,000 | £760 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £947,500 | £725 |
| Flats | 104 | £400,000 | £594 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £3,010,000 | £338,250 | £845,000 | £770,000 |
| 2017 | £685,000 | £400,000 | £875,000 | £732,500 |
| 2018 | £1,437,500 | £396,000 | £1,325,000 | £850,000 |
| 2019 | £1,650,000 | £455,000 | £718,000 | £689,500 |
| 2020 | £1,110,000 | £415,000 | £1,308,500 | £767,000 |
| 2021 | £1,500,000 | £405,500 | £980,000 | £805,000 |
| 2022 | £1,200,000 | £419,000 | £875,000 | £790,000 |
| 2023 | £1,635,000 | £430,000 | £1,276,667 | £695,000 |
| 2024 | £1,043,500 | £430,000 | £852,500 | £777,500 |
| 2025 | £1,650,000 | £445,000 | £1,212,500 | £890,000 |
| 2026 | £1,695,000 | £390,000 | £837,500 | £935,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £891 | £590 | £596 | £630 |
| 2017 | £736 | £603 | £629 | £658 |
| 2018 | £654 | £579 | £603 | £701 |
| 2019 | £738 | £579 | £530 | £611 |
| 2020 | £843 | £600 | £667 | £663 |
| 2021 | £732 | £604 | £708 | £742 |
| 2022 | £735 | £619 | £759 | £750 |
| 2023 | £878 | £645 | £705 | £709 |
| 2024 | £876 | £649 | £725 | £706 |
| 2025 | £1,006 | £643 | £695 | £719 |
| 2026 | £960 | £572 | £707 | £762 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 5AH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | 24A, Cressingham Road, London, SE13 5AG | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 7, St Stephens Grove, London, SE13 5AJ | Other | Freehold | £620,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 7, St Stephens Grove, London, SE13 5AJ | Other | Freehold | £620,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Flat B, 17, Cressingham Road, London, SE13 5AQ | Flats | Leasehold | £508,500 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 1A, Boyne Road, London, SE13 5AL | Terraced | Leasehold | £275,000 |
In the SE13 5AH postcode area, located within Blackheath West, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 5AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Matu Enterprise | Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 5LN | Walking directions to Matu Enterprise |
| 0.1 mi | Lewisham Express Food & Wine | Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 5LN | Walking directions to Lewisham Express Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Coat of Arms | 73 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 5JX | Walking directions to Coat of Arms |
| 0.1 mi | Kiki & Miumiu | Station Road, Lewisham, SE13 5FP | Walking directions to Kiki & Miumiu |
| 0.2 mi | Lewisham Food Market | 100-104 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 5JH | Walking directions to Lewisham Food Market |
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 5AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Pauline Dall
Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Jones
Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026
Tracey Martin
Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE13 5AH records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SE13 5AH in Blackheath West is £478,000 (about £648 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE13 5AH, including Urban Mission School (Good), Christ The King Sixth Form College (Good) and St Saviour's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE13 5AH is Lewisham in TfL zone 2,3, about 401 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE13 5AH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,918 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 5AH is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Pauline Dall (Labour and Co-operative Party), Rebecca Jones (Green Party) and Tracey Martin (Green Party).