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SE13 5PE

Lee High Road

Blackheath

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Detailed insights for SE13 5PE

Overview

Postcode SE13 5PE is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Blackheath Village area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackheath Village is £85,038 per year. The nearest station is Hither Green, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Manor House Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Blackheath Village has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,885 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Blackheath Village has a high crime rate, with approximately 89 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.3%

Approximately 8.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Blackheath Village is £85,038 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from SE13 5PE.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackheath Village near SE13 5PE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Hither Green located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE13 5PE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Hither Green

Southeastern

Walking directions to Hither Green
0.6 mi

3

Blackheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Blackheath
0.7 mi

2,3

Lewisham

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Lewisham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE13 5PE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miManor House GardensMediumWalking directions to Manor House Gardens
0.2 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park
0.2 miGilmore Estate open spaceSmallWalking directions to Gilmore Estate open space

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
22,061.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
44.25(+343%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.61(+33%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.55(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.22(+132%)
Public order
9.66(+43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
73
25.09%
Other White
56
19.24%
African
53
18.21%
Other
17
5.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
4.81%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
144
60.25%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.97%
No qualifications
20
8.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.69%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
89
57.05%
Owns with a mortgage
30
19.23%
Owns outright
18
11.54%
Social rents from council
11
7.05%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.85%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Blackheath

Median price£478,000
Price per sq ft£648
Sales (last 12 months)147
Typical range (middle 50%)£355K – £795K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,215,000£864
Terraced31£950,000£760
Semi-Detached10£947,500£725
Flats104£400,000£594

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackheath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackheath in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 5PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 2025Flat 42, Lee Court, Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PEFlatsLeasehold£275,000
20 Nov 2025Flat 42, Lee Court, Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PEFlatsLeasehold£240,000
01 May 2025Flat 1, Lee Court, Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PEOtherLeasehold£2,250,000
02 Apr 202698, Celestial Gardens, London, SE13 5RUFlatsLeasehold£180,000
27 Mar 202666, Celestial Gardens, London, SE13 5RUFlatsLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the SE13 5PE postcode area, located within Blackheath Village, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE13 5PE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Margaret's Lee CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 mi16 plusChrist The King Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miAll-throughSt Matthew AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE13 5PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCost Less14 Manor Park Parade, London, SE13 5PBWalking directions to Cost Less
0.1 miLondis154-158 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PRWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miSainsbury's Local152a Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miBrandram Road Corner ShopBrandram Road, Lewisham, SE13 5RXWalking directions to Brandram Road Corner Shop
0.2 miQuick Shopping262 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PLWalking directions to Quick Shopping

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 5PE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Pauline Dall

Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Rebecca Jones

Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Tracey Martin

Blackheath - 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
WardBlackheathE05013715
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blackheath VillageE02000661
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 009DE01003203
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE13 5PE

Is SE13 5PE (Blackheath Village) safe?

The area around SE13 5PE records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near SE13 5PE?

The median sale price around SE13 5PE in Blackheath Village is £478,000 (about £648 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE13 5PE?

There are 19 schools close to SE13 5PE, including St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Christ The King Sixth Form College (Good) and St Matthew Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE13 5PE?

The closest station to SE13 5PE is Hither Green in TfL zone 3, about 755 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE13 5PE?

SE13 5PE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,885 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE13 5PE (Blackheath Village) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE13 5PE 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).