Postcode SE13 5EX is located in a major urban area, within the Lewisham Central ward 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 nearest station is Hither Green, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lewisham Park.
Central Lewisham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,878 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 54.1% 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 5EX.
Central Lewisham South near SE13 5EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hither Green located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Hither Green | Southeastern | Walking directions to Hither Green |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Lewisham | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Lewisham |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Ladywell | Southeastern | Walking directions to Ladywell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lewisham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lewisham Park |
| 0.3 mi | Manor Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Park |
| 0 mi | Gilmore Estate open space | Small | Walking directions to Gilmore Estate open space |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £564 per square foot) in Lewisham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,150,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £970,000 | £644 |
| Terraced | 8 | £552,500 | £487 |
| Flats | 57 | £295,000 | £586 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £323,220 | £470,000 |
| 2017 | £335,000 | £570,250 |
| 2018 | £377,500 | £448,500 |
| 2019 | £328,000 | £505,000 |
| 2020 | £318,000 | £450,750 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £549,000 |
| 2022 | £325,000 | £676,500 |
| 2023 | £340,000 | £710,000 |
| 2024 | £318,750 | £712,500 |
| 2025 | £315,000 | £592,500 |
| 2026 | £291,000 | £675,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £588 | £474 |
| 2017 | £622 | £547 |
| 2018 | £622 | £429 |
| 2019 | £607 | £470 |
| 2020 | £597 | £432 |
| 2021 | £625 | £570 |
| 2022 | £613 | £545 |
| 2023 | £597 | £650 |
| 2024 | £595 | £574 |
| 2025 | £594 | £544 |
| 2026 | £559 | £487 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 5EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | 3, St Marks House, 32 - 34, Clarendon Rise, London, SE13 5EY | Terraced | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 4, St Marks House, 32 - 34, Clarendon Rise, London, SE13 5EY | Flats | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 44, Slaithwaite Road, London, SE13 6DL | Terraced | Freehold | £520,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 75B, Gilmore Road, London, SE13 5AB | Flats | Leasehold | £417,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | 39, Bonfield Road, London, SE13 6BX | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 |
In the SE13 5EX postcode area, located within Central Lewisham South, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 5EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 104-120 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 152a Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Sputnick | Lee High Road, Lewisham, SE13 5PT | Walking directions to Sputnick |
| 0.2 mi | Shop Brazil | 86 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PT | Walking directions to Shop Brazil |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 154-158 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PR | Walking directions to Londis |
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 5EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hibaaq Aden
Lewisham Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Kowalski
Lewisham Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE13 5EX 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SE13 5EX in Central Lewisham South is £310,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SE13 5EX, including St Saviour's Catholic Primary School (Good), Christ The King Sixth Form College (Good) and St Matthew Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE13 5EX is Hither Green in TfL zone 3, about 883 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE13 5EX 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 5EX is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hibaaq Aden (Green Party) and Mark Kowalski (Green Party).