Postcode SE13 5LN 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 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 nearest station is Lewisham, about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 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 the United Kingdom, 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 40 ft away from SE13 5LN.
Central Lewisham North near SE13 5LN 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2,3 | Lewisham | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Lewisham |
| 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 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 5LN.
| 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 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 1 - 3, Belmont Hill, London, SE13 5AU | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 7, Belmont Hill, London, SE13 5AU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £695,000 |
In the SE13 5LN postcode area, located within Central Lewisham North, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 5LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Matu Enterprise | Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 5LN | Walking directions to Matu Enterprise |
| 0 mi | Lewisham Express Food & Wine | Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 5LN | Walking directions to Lewisham Express Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Lewisham Food Market | 100-104 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 5JH | Walking directions to Lewisham Food Market |
| 0.1 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 5LN, 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 5LN 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE13 5LN in Central Lewisham North is £310,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE13 5LN, including Urban Mission School (Good), Prendergast Vale School and St Saviour's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE13 5LN is Lewisham in TfL zone 2,3, about 340 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE13 5LN 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 5LN 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).