Postcode SE13 6BS is located in a major urban area, within the Ladywell ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Central Lewisham South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 451.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.5× 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 Ladywell, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mountsfield Park.
Central Lewisham South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,983 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Central Lewisham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 451.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE13 6BS.
Central Lewisham South near SE13 6BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ladywell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Ladywell | Southeastern | Walking directions to Ladywell |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Hither Green | Southeastern | Walking directions to Hither Green |
| 0.8 mi | 2,3 | Lewisham | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Lewisham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mountsfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Mountsfield Park |
| 0.1 mi | Lewisham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lewisham Park |
| 0.4 mi | Manor Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Park |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £656 per square foot) in Ladywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,670,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £925,000 | £687 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £900,000 | £701 |
| Terraced | 43 | £720,000 | £642 |
| Flats | 56 | £435,000 | £642 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £345,000 | £673,500 | £650,000 |
| 2017 | £361,500 | £723,750 | £623,750 |
| 2018 | £375,000 | £700,000 | £631,315 |
| 2019 | £388,750 | £695,000 | £602,900 |
| 2020 | £391,250 | £686,500 | £721,250 |
| 2021 | £412,500 | £751,250 | £686,250 |
| 2022 | £425,000 | £816,500 | £750,000 |
| 2023 | £406,250 | £896,250 | £730,000 |
| 2024 | £348,445 | £821,500 | £740,000 |
| 2025 | £420,000 | £955,000 | £696,200 |
| 2026 | £456,000 | £800,029 | £850,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £592 | £566 | £558 |
| 2017 | £548 | £594 | £526 |
| 2018 | £554 | £544 | £563 |
| 2019 | £525 | £548 | £565 |
| 2020 | £622 | £556 | £590 |
| 2021 | £636 | £563 | £599 |
| 2022 | £641 | £672 | £664 |
| 2023 | £656 | £617 | £628 |
| 2024 | £540 | £664 | £661 |
| 2025 | £641 | £701 | £634 |
| 2026 | £638 | £699 | £650 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 6BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | Flat 25, Benden House, Monument Gardens, London, SE13 6PY | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 1B, Thornford Road, London, SE13 6SG | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 19, Thornford Road, London, SE13 6SG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £780,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | 1A, Thornford Road, London, SE13 6SG | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 98B, Hither Green Lane, London, SE13 6PT | Flats | Leasehold | £395,000 |
In the SE13 6BS postcode area, located within Central Lewisham South, there are 15 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 6BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Senu Food & Wine | Campshill Road, Lewisham, SE13 6QG | Walking directions to Senu Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Lucky Store | 116 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green, London, SE13 6QA | Walking directions to Lucky Store |
| 0.2 mi | Premi News | 317-319 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 6NL | Walking directions to Premi News |
| 0.2 mi | Samrigya Cash & Carry | 126 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green, London, SE13 6QA | Walking directions to Samrigya Cash & Carry |
| 0.2 mi | McColl's | 390-396 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 6LJ | Walking directions to McColl'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 6BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Sutton
Ladywell - Elected 7 May 2026
Robin McGhee
Ladywell - Elected 7 May 2026
Shireen Asaw
Ladywell - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE13 6BS records about 451 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 6BS in Central Lewisham South is £550,000 (about £656 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SE13 6BS, including St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School (Good), Brindishe Green School (Good) and St Saviour's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE13 6BS is Ladywell in TfL zone 3, about 544 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE13 6BS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,983 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 6BS is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ed Sutton (Green Party), Robin McGhee (Green Party) and Shireen Asaw (Green Party).