Postcode SE13 5LF 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 330.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in 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 Lewisham, about 0.3 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 South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,690 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Central Lewisham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 330.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from SE13 5LF.
Central Lewisham South near SE13 5LF has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lewisham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2,3 | Lewisham | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Lewisham |
| 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gilmore Estate open space | Small | Walking directions to Gilmore Estate open space |
| 0.3 mi | Cornmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cornmill Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Confluence Park | Small | Walking directions to Confluence Park |
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 5LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | 6, Mercia Grove, London, SE13 6BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £785,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | Apartment 318, Tower House, 65 - 71, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 5JX | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 3, Purelake Mews, London, SE13 5LB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2026 | Flat B, 61, Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 77, Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS | Terraced | Freehold | £435,000 |
In the SE13 5LF postcode area, located within Central Lewisham South, 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 | 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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| 0.3 mi | 16 plus | Christ The King Sixth Form College | Further education | Unrated. | |
Christ The King Sixth Form College ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 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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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE13 5LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sathyam | 18-24 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PT | Walking directions to Sathyam |
| 0 mi | Luxmi Food & Wine | 27 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS | Walking directions to Luxmi Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Coat of Arms | 73 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 5JX | Walking directions to Coat of Arms |
| 0.1 mi | Lee General Stores | 45 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS | Walking directions to Lee General Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Lewisham Food Market | 100-104 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 5JH | Walking directions to Lewisham Food Market |
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 5LF, 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 5LF records about 330 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, other theft and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE13 5LF 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 5LF, including St Saviour's Catholic Primary School (Good), Christ The King Sixth Form College and Urban Mission School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE13 5LF is Lewisham in TfL zone 2,3, about 549 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE13 5LF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,690 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 5LF 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).