Postcode SE13 5DB 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 Blackheath, about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Manor House Gardens.
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 19.0% 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 5DB.
Blackheath West near SE13 5DB 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 |
| 0.3 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 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 5DB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | 11, Belmont Park Close, London, SE13 5BH | Terraced | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 11, Belmont Park Close, London, SE13 5BH | Terraced | Leasehold | £207,500 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 53, Belmont Park, London, SE13 5BW | Terraced | Freehold | £725,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 15, Celestial Gardens, London, SE13 5RP | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 24, Celestial Gardens, London, SE13 5RP | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 |
In the SE13 5DB postcode area, located within Blackheath West, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 5DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Brandram Road Corner Shop | Brandram Road, Lewisham, SE13 5RX | Walking directions to Brandram Road Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Cost Less | 14 Manor Park Parade, London, SE13 5PB | Walking directions to Cost Less |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Quick Shopping | 262 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PL | Walking directions to Quick Shopping |
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 5DB, 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 5DB 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 5DB 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 5DB, including St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Christ The King Sixth Form College (Good) and St Matthew Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE13 5DB is Blackheath in TfL zone 3, about 876 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE13 5DB 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 5DB 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).