Postcode SE13 5GE 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 Lewisham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Gilmore Estate open space.
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 16.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 313 ft away from SE13 5GE.
Blackheath West near SE13 5GE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2,3 | Lewisham | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Lewisham |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Blackheath | Southeastern | Walking directions to Blackheath |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Elverson Road | DLR | Walking directions to Elverson Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gilmore Estate open space | Small | Walking directions to Gilmore Estate open space |
| 0.5 mi | Cornmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cornmill Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Confluence Park | Small | Walking directions to Confluence Park |
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 5GE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct 2025 | Flat 19, Belmont Hall Court, Belmont Grove, London, SE13 5DU | Flats | Leasehold | £440,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 7, Lourdes Close, London, SE13 5GA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,575,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Flat 1, Elm Court, 93, Belmont Hill, London, SE13 5DX | Flats | Leasehold | £188,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 19, Cedars Close, London, SE13 5DP | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 4, Cedars Close, London, SE13 5DP | Flats | Leasehold | £345,000 |
In the SE13 5GE postcode area, located within Blackheath West, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 5GE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists | 85-87 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS | Walking directions to Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists |
| 0.2 mi | Asian Food Specialists | Lee High Road, Lewisham, SE13 5PT | Walking directions to Asian Food Specialists |
| 0.2 mi | AM Stores | 77 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS | Walking directions to AM Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Lee General Stores | 45 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS | Walking directions to Lee General Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Shop Brazil | 86 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PT | Walking directions to Shop Brazil |
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 5GE, 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 5GE 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 5GE 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 5GE, including Christ The King Sixth Form College (Good), St Matthew Academy (Good) and John Ball Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE13 5GE is Lewisham in TfL zone 2,3, about 816 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE13 5GE 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 5GE 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).