Postcode SE13 5BW is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Central Lewisham South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 129.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Lewisham South is £53,100 per year. The nearest station is Blackheath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Manor House Gardens.
Central Lewisham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,648 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Central Lewisham South has a high crime rate, with approximately 129.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 54.5% 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 of residents in Central Lewisham South is £53,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE13 5BW.
Central Lewisham South near SE13 5BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackheath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Blackheath | Southeastern | Walking directions to Blackheath |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Hither Green | Southeastern | Walking directions to Hither Green |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Lewisham | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Lewisham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Manor House Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Manor House Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Manor Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Park |
| 0.3 mi | Gilmore Estate open space | Small | Walking directions to Gilmore Estate open space |
Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £477,750 in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,850 up to £10,515,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £1,650,000 |
| Flats | 138 | £439,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £1,300,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £900,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackheath
In the SE13 5BW postcode area, located within Central Lewisham South, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 5BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Brandram Road Corner Shop | Brandram Road, Lewisham, SE13 5RX | Walking directions to Brandram Road Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Cost Less | 14 Manor Park Parade, London, SE13 5PB | Walking directions to Cost Less |
| 0.2 mi | Quick Shopping | 262 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PL | Walking directions to Quick Shopping |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 154-158 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 152a Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.