Postcode SE13 7LW 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 16 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Gilmore Estate open space.
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 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.
The average income per household in Central Lewisham South is £61,125 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from SE13 7LW.
Central Lewisham South near SE13 7LW has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 |
| 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gilmore Estate open space | Small | Walking directions to Gilmore Estate open space |
| 0.2 mi | Cornmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cornmill Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Confluence Park | Small | Walking directions to Confluence Park |
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 7LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | Flat 58, Riverdale House, 68, Molesworth Street, London, SE13 7LW | Flats | Leasehold | £293,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Flat 59, Riverdale House, 68, Molesworth Street, London, SE13 7LW | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Flat 28, Riverdale House, 68, Molesworth Street, London, SE13 7LW | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Flat 26, Riverdale House, 68, Molesworth Street, London, SE13 7LW | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 111, Riverdale House, 68, Molesworth Street, London, SE13 7NZ | Flats | Leasehold | £208,000 |
In the SE13 7LW postcode area, located within Central Lewisham South, there are 16 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE13 7LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lewisham Super Market | Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, SE13 6JL | Walking directions to Lewisham Super Market |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Unit 33 Molesworth Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 7EP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 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 | Aloha | 169 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 6AA | Walking directions to Aloha |
| 0.1 mi | A&S Food Store | 163 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 6AA | Walking directions to A&S Food Store |
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 7LW, 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 7LW 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 7LW 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 19 schools close to SE13 7LW, including St Saviour's Catholic Primary School (Good), Prendergast Vale School and Urban Mission School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE13 7LW is Lewisham in TfL zone 2,3, about 580 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE13 7LW 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 7LW 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).