Postcode SE13 5BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath area 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 median sale price in Blackheath is £457,500 (around £643 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £363,750 and £752,500. 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 England, 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 249 ft away from SE13 5BQ.
Blackheath West near SE13 5BQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | 3 | Blackheath | Southeastern | Walking directions to Blackheath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gilmore Estate open space | Small | Walking directions to Gilmore Estate open space |
| 0.3 mi | Cornmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cornmill Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Confluence Park | Small | Walking directions to Confluence Park |
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 (about £643 per square foot) in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,500 up to £3,450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £1,025,000 | £737 |
| Terraced | 31 | £945,000 | £764 |
| Detached | 3 | £935,000 | £827 |
| Flats | 126 | £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 | £440,000 | £1,212,500 | £895,000 |
| 2026 | £1,315,000 | £400,000 | £985,000 | £945,000 |
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 | £734 |
| 2026 | £894 | £585 | £737 | £790 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 5BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 1A, Boyne Road, London, SE13 5AL | Terraced | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 1A, Boyne Road, London, SE13 5AL | Terraced | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 24A, Cressingham Road, London, SE13 5AG | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Flat A, 4, Boyne Road, London, SE13 5AW | Flats | Leasehold | £403,500 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 14, Boyne Road, London, SE13 5AW | Terraced | Freehold | £890,000 |
In the SE13 5BQ postcode area, located within Blackheath West, there are 14 primary and 5 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 | 16 plus | Christ The King Sixth Form College | Further education | Unrated. | |
Christ The King Sixth Form College ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Urban Mission School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2025. | |
Urban Mission School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Jul 2025
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| 0.3 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 5BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Coat of Arms | 73 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 5JX | Walking directions to Coat of Arms |
| 0.2 mi | Matu Enterprise | Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 5LN | Walking directions to Matu Enterprise |
| 0.2 mi | Luxmi Food & Wine | 27 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS | Walking directions to Luxmi Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Lewisham Express Food & Wine | Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 5LN | Walking directions to Lewisham Express Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Sathyam | 18-24 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PT | Walking directions to Sathyam |
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 5BQ, 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 5BQ 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around SE13 5BQ in Blackheath is £457,500 (about £643 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE13 5BQ, including Christ The King Sixth Form College, Urban Mission School (Good) and St Matthew Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE13 5BQ is Lewisham in TfL zone 2,3, about 471 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE13 5BQ 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 5BQ 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).