Postcode SE13 5JH is located in a major urban area, within the Lewisham Central area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Central Lewisham North area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 318.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Lewisham North is £72,089 per year. The median sale price in Lewisham Central is £311,250 (around £563 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £392,750. The nearest station is Lewisham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Gilmore Estate open space.
Central Lewisham North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,926 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Central Lewisham North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 318.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Lewisham North is £72,089 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SE13 5JH.
Central Lewisham North near SE13 5JH has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lewisham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2,3 | Lewisham | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Lewisham |
| 0.5 mi | 2,3 | Elverson Road | DLR | Walking directions to Elverson Road |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Ladywell | Southeastern | Walking directions to Ladywell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gilmore Estate open space | Small | Walking directions to Gilmore Estate open space |
| 0.1 mi | Cornmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cornmill Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Confluence Park | Small | Walking directions to Confluence Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £311,250 (about £563 per square foot) in Lewisham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,500 up to £1,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,150,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £970,000 | £644 |
| Terraced | 8 | £596,000 | £503 |
| Flats | 60 | £302,000 | £573 |
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 | £307,500 | £627,000 |
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 | £561 | £497 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 5JH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2026 | 90, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 5JH | Other | Freehold | £3,500,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | Apartment 318, Tower House, 65 - 71, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 5JX | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 21, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 5AF | Other | Freehold | £20,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2026 | 3B, St Stephens Grove, London, SE13 5AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £196,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 7, St Stephens Grove, London, SE13 5AJ | Other | Freehold | £620,000 |
In the SE13 5JH postcode area, located within Central Lewisham North, there are 14 primary and 5 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 | Not applicable | Urban Mission School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2025. | |
Urban Mission School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Jul 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Saviour's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Mar 2025
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| 0.2 mi | All-through | Prendergast Vale School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2018. | |
Prendergast Vale School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Jan 2018
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE13 5JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lewisham Express Food & Wine | Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 5LN | Walking directions to Lewisham Express Food & Wine |
| 0 mi | Matu Enterprise | Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 5LN | Walking directions to Matu Enterprise |
| 0 mi | Lewisham Food Market | 100-104 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 5JH | Walking directions to Lewisham Food Market |
| 0 mi | Coat of Arms | 73 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 5JX | Walking directions to Coat of Arms |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Unit 33 Molesworth Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 7EP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 5JH, 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 5JH records about 318 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE13 5JH in Lewisham Central is £311,250 (about £563 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE13 5JH, including Urban Mission School (Good), St Saviour's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Prendergast Vale School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE13 5JH is Lewisham in TfL zone 2,3, about 384 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE13 5JH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,926 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 5JH 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).