Postcode SE13 6BJ 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 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 nearest station is Lewisham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Manor Park.
Central Lewisham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,690 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from SE13 6BJ.
Central Lewisham South near SE13 6BJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2,3 | Lewisham | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Lewisham |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Ladywell | Southeastern | Walking directions to Ladywell |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Elverson Road | DLR | Walking directions to Elverson Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Manor Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Park |
| 0.2 mi | Gilmore Estate open space | Small | Walking directions to Gilmore Estate open space |
| 0.2 mi | Cornmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cornmill Gardens |
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 6BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | 6, Mercia Grove, London, SE13 6BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £785,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 14, Albion Way, London, SE13 6BT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £970,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Flat 3, 24, Albion Way, London, SE13 6BT | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Lower Flat, 18, Albion Way, London, SE13 6BT | Flats | Leasehold | £292,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 21, Clarendon Rise, London, SE13 5ES | Terraced | Freehold | £565,000 |
In the SE13 6BJ postcode area, located within Central Lewisham South, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 6BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lewisham Foods | 139-141 Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6AA | Walking directions to Lewisham Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 143-149 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 6AA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Sathyam | 18-24 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PT | Walking directions to Sathyam |
| 0.1 mi | K&K Food Store | 162 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 6JL | Walking directions to K&K Food Store |
| 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 6BJ, 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 6BJ 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SE13 6BJ in Central Lewisham South is £310,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SE13 6BJ, including St Saviour's Catholic Primary School (Good), Urban Mission School (Good) and Prendergast Vale School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE13 6BJ is Lewisham in TfL zone 2,3, about 582 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE13 6BJ 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 6BJ 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).