Postcode SE13 5BB 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 321.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 15 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,402 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Blackheath West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 321.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE13 5BB.
Blackheath West near SE13 5BB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2,3 | Lewisham | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Lewisham |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Elverson Road | DLR | Walking directions to Elverson Road |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Blackheath | Southeastern | Walking directions to Blackheath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gilmore Estate open space | Small | Walking directions to Gilmore Estate open space |
| 0.4 mi | Cornmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cornmill Gardens |
| 0.3 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 5BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 15, Johnstone House, Belmont Hill, London, SE13 5BB | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 9, 30, Belmont Hill, London, SE13 5BA | Flats | Leasehold | £455,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 9, 30, Belmont Hill, London, SE13 5BA | Flats | Leasehold | £455,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 3, Purelake Mews, London, SE13 5LB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 41, Marischal Road, London, SE13 5LE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £985,000 |
In the SE13 5BB postcode area, located within Blackheath West, there are 15 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 5BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lee General Stores | 45 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS | Walking directions to Lee General Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Luxmi Food & Wine | 27 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS | Walking directions to Luxmi Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Asian Food Specialists | Lee High Road, Lewisham, SE13 5PT | Walking directions to Asian Food Specialists |
| 0.1 mi | AM Stores | 77 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS | Walking directions to AM Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists | 85-87 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS | Walking directions to Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists |
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 5BB, 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 5BB records about 321 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 5BB in Blackheath West is £478,000 (about £648 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE13 5BB, including Christ The King Sixth Form College (Good), St Matthew Academy (Good) and St Saviour's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE13 5BB is Lewisham in TfL zone 2,3, about 637 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE13 5BB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,402 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 5BB 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).