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SE13 5LN

Lewisham High Street

Lewisham Central

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
318
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central Lewisham North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 318.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Central Lewisham North is £72,089 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from SE13 5LN.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Lewisham North near SE13 5LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Lewisham located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE13 5LN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE13 5LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGilmore Estate open spaceSmallWalking directions to Gilmore Estate open space
0.1 miCornmill GardensSmallWalking directions to Cornmill Gardens
0.1 miConfluence ParkSmallWalking directions to Confluence Park

Area Profile

Population
140
Population density
2,880.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
163.87(+1540%)
Violence and sexual offences
95.12(+206%)
Anti-social behaviour
68.75(+156%)
Theft from the person
51.16(+445%)
Other theft
47.16(+313%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
44
31.88%
British
40
28.99%
Chinese
10
7.25%
Other
8
5.8%
Roma
7
5.07%
Total population: 138

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
82.48%
Level 3 (A level)
5
3.65%
No qualifications
4
2.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
4
2.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
4
2.92%
Total 16+ residents: 137

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
78.08%
Owns with a mortgage
7
9.59%
Other social rented
7
9.59%
Social rents from council
1
1.37%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.37%
Total households: 73

Property prices in Lewisham Central

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£564
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£277K – £384K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lewisham Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,150,000£337
Semi-Detached1£970,000£644
Terraced8£552,500£487
Flats57£295,000£586

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lewisham Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewisham Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewisham Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lewisham Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lewisham Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lewisham Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 5LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 5LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Mar 202690, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 5JHOtherFreehold£3,500,000
09 May 2025Apartment 318, Tower House, 65 - 71, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 5JXFlatsLeasehold£335,000
15 Aug 202521, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 5AFOtherFreehold£20,000
18 Mar 20251 - 3, Belmont Hill, London, SE13 5AUTerracedFreehold£410,000
18 Mar 20257, Belmont Hill, London, SE13 5AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£695,000

Schools

In the SE13 5LN postcode area, located within Central Lewisham North, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE13 5LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableUrban Mission SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.2 miAll-throughPrendergast Vale SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Saviour's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 5LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE13 5LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMatu EnterpriseLewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 5LNWalking directions to Matu Enterprise
0 miLewisham Express Food & WineLewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 5LNWalking directions to Lewisham Express Food & Wine
0.1 miLewisham Food Market100-104 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 5JHWalking directions to Lewisham Food Market
0.1 miCoat of Arms73 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 5JXWalking directions to Coat of Arms
0.1 miSainsbury'sUnit 33 Molesworth Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 7EPWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE13 5LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hibaaq Aden

Lewisham Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Mark Kowalski

Lewisham Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Vicky Foxcroft

Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham NorthE14001332
WardLewisham CentralE05013727
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Lewisham NorthE02007008
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 040CE01034394
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE13 5LN

Is SE13 5LN (Central Lewisham North) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near SE13 5LN?

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.

What schools are near SE13 5LN?

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.

What is the nearest station to SE13 5LN?

The closest station to SE13 5LN is Lewisham in TfL zone 2,3, about 340 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE13 5LN?

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).

Who represents SE13 5LN (Central Lewisham North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).