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SE13 6JU

Lewisham High Street

Lewisham Central

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Detailed insights for SE13 6JU

Overview

Postcode SE13 6JU 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 Ladywell, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lewisham Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
330
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central Lewisham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 330.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Lewisham South is £61,125 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from SE13 6JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Lewisham South near SE13 6JU 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 Ladywell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE13 6JU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Ladywell

Southeastern

Walking directions to Ladywell
0.5 mi

2,3

Lewisham

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Lewisham
0.7 mi

2,3

Elverson Road

DLR

Walking directions to Elverson Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE13 6JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLewisham ParkMediumWalking directions to Lewisham Park
0.5 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park
0.3 miGilmore Estate open spaceSmallWalking directions to Gilmore Estate open space

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
6,046.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
116.39(+275%)
Other theft
48.91(+328%)
Shoplifting
43.48(+335%)
Theft from the person
43.03(+359%)
Public order
35.78(+429%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
120
32.61%
British
101
27.45%
Other Asian
26
7.07%
Indian
21
5.71%
African
21
5.71%
Total population: 368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
248
74.25%
No qualifications
23
6.89%
Level 3 (A level)
21
6.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
4.49%
Other
11
3.29%
Total 16+ residents: 334

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
133
65.52%
Owns with a mortgage
49
24.14%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.45%
Shared ownership
5
2.46%
Owns outright
3
1.48%
Total households: 203

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 6JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 6JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 2025Unit B, 223 - 229, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LYOtherLeasehold£76,087
30 May 202521, Curness Street, London, SE13 6JYFlatsLeasehold£313,500
24 Jul 2025Flat 34, Bentley Court, Whitburn Road, London, SE13 7USFlatsLeasehold£145,000
15 Oct 2025Flat 8, Reflections House, 2, Morley Road, London, SE13 6DPFlatsLeasehold£285,000
05 May 2026Flat 8, The Glasshouse, 2A, Morley Road, London, SE13 6DQFlatsLeasehold£238,500

Schools

In the SE13 6JU postcode area, located within Central Lewisham South, there are 15 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE13 6JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Saviour's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miAll-throughPrendergast Vale SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 6JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE13 6JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLewisham Food Centre213 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 6LYWalking directions to Lewisham Food Centre
0.1 miLongdan262 - 274 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 6ADWalking directions to Longdan
0.1 miLewisham Super MarketLewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 6JLWalking directions to Lewisham Super Market
0.1 miSupersaveLewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 6JZWalking directions to Supersave
0.1 miAloha169 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 6AAWalking directions to Aloha

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 6JU, 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 SouthE02007009
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 041BE01033327
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE13 6JU

Is SE13 6JU (Central Lewisham South) safe?

The area around SE13 6JU 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.

What is the average house price near SE13 6JU?

The median sale price around SE13 6JU in Central Lewisham South is £310,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE13 6JU?

There are 18 schools close to SE13 6JU, including St Saviour's Catholic Primary School (Good), St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School (Good) and Prendergast Vale School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE13 6JU?

The closest station to SE13 6JU is Ladywell in TfL zone 3, about 520 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE13 6JU?

SE13 6JU 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).

Who represents SE13 6JU (Central Lewisham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE13 6JU 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).