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SE13 7GB

Waterway Avenue

Lewisham Central

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Detailed insights for SE13 7GB

Overview

Postcode SE13 7GB 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 208.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 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
208
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
67.8%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Central Lewisham North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,686 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Lewisham North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 208.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.8%

Approximately 67.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from SE13 7GB.

Flood risk

Low

Central Lewisham North near SE13 7GB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Lewisham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE13 7GB
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
0.5 mi

3

Ladywell

Southeastern

Walking directions to Ladywell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE13 7GB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGilmore Estate open spaceSmallWalking directions to Gilmore Estate open space
0 miCornmill GardensSmallWalking directions to Cornmill Gardens
0.2 miConfluence ParkSmallWalking directions to Confluence Park

Area Profile

Population
184
Population density
6,865.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.29(+149%)
Anti-social behaviour
61.36(+128%)
Drugs
25.37(+309%)
Other theft
20.65(+81%)
Vehicle crime
17.7(+89%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Caribbean
41
22.53%
British
33
18.13%
African
23
12.64%
Other Black
18
9.89%
Other
16
8.79%
Total population: 182

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
49
33.33%
Level 3 (A level)
26
17.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
17.01%
No qualifications
23
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
8.16%
Total 16+ residents: 147

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
55.56%
Social rents from council
11
12.22%
Owns with a mortgage
9
10%
Shared ownership
9
10%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
7.78%
Total households: 90

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 7GB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE13 7GB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Nov 2025Flat 220, Sienna Alto, 2, Cornmill Lane, London, SE13 7GHFlatsLeasehold£296,700
31 Oct 2025Flat 219, Sienna Alto, 2, Cornmill Lane, London, SE13 7GHFlatsLeasehold£295,000
30 Sept 2025Flat 194, Sienna Alto, 2, Cornmill Lane, London, SE13 7GHFlatsLeasehold£405,000
11 Mar 2025Flat 216, Sienna Alto, 2, Cornmill Lane, London, SE13 7GHFlatsLeasehold£245,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 121, Sienna Alto, 2, Cornmill Lane, London, SE13 7GGFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

In the SE13 7GB postcode area, located within Central Lewisham North, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE13 7GB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miAll-throughPrendergast Vale SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableUrban Mission SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Saviour's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 7GB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE13 7GB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local53 Loampit Vale, Lewisham, London, SE13 7FRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miSainsbury'sUnit 33 Molesworth Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 7EPWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miAsdaLoampit Vale, Lewisham, London, SE13 7LLWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miMatu EnterpriseLewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 5LNWalking directions to Matu Enterprise
0.2 miLewisham Express Food & WineLewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 5LNWalking directions to Lewisham Express Food & Wine

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 7GB, 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 040DE01034395
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2007-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SE13 7GB

Is SE13 7GB (Central Lewisham North) safe?

The area around SE13 7GB records about 208 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 7GB?

The median sale price around SE13 7GB 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 7GB?

There are 19 schools close to SE13 7GB, including Prendergast Vale School, Urban Mission School (Good) and St Saviour's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE13 7GB?

The closest station to SE13 7GB is Lewisham in TfL zone 2,3, about 311 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE13 7GB?

SE13 7GB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,686 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE13 7GB (Central Lewisham North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE13 7GB 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).