Postcode SE13 5BW is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath 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 Blackheath is £457,500 (around £643 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £363,750 and £752,500. The nearest station is Blackheath, about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 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 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 per household in Central Lewisham South is £61,125 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 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 5BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2025 | 53, Belmont Park, London, SE13 5BW | Terraced | Freehold | £725,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Flat 36, 4 - 16, Brandram Road, London, SE13 5EA | Flats | Leasehold | £324,855 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 13, Brandram Road, London, SE13 5EA | Flats | Leasehold | £422,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 42, 4 - 16, Brandram Road, London, SE13 5EA | Flats | Leasehold | £326,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Flat 8, 4 - 16, Brandram Road, London, SE13 5EA | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 |
In the SE13 5BW postcode area, located within Central Lewisham South, there are 14 primary and 3 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 Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2024. | |
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jul 2024
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| 0.2 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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| 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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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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 |
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 5BW, 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 5BW 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 5BW 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 5BW, including St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School (Outstanding), St Matthew Academy (Outstanding) and Christ The King Sixth Form College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE13 5BW is Blackheath in TfL zone 3, about 820 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE13 5BW 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 5BW 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).