SE13 5AF is an up-and-coming urban area on Lewisham High Street, 0.8km from Lewisham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE13 5AF is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (172 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00016181 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, SE13 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEWISHAM HIGH STREET, SE13 5AF.
300
39
£ 65,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 62% social renting, SE13 5AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE13 5AF. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 400,000
15 sales · Mean £ 471,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE13 5AF are high at 172 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prendergast Vale School
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
Morden Mount Primary School
St Matthew Academy
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
John Ball Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Lee More Centre0.5 km
- Marks and Spencer0.3 km
- Bella Roma0.3 km
- Dosa Sambal0.4 km
- HiFive0.4 km
- + 61 more
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- Antonio Delicatessen0.3 km
- Jayam Fresh Fish & Sea Foods0.4 km
- Klos Deli0.3 km
- Sathyam Supermarket0.4 km
- Supersave0.2 km
- + 80 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Dirty South0.7 km
- Lewisham Salvation Army0.5 km
- Suttons Radio0.4 km
- Sapphire Soup Kitchen0.8 km
- The Love Shack0.2 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Charcoal Best Kebab0.2 km
- Grace Caribbean Cuisine0.3 km
- Pizza Go Go Lewisham Ltd0.4 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Tops Pizza Lewisham0.4 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.0 km
- Travelodge London Lewisham,0.7 km
- Vita Student,0.3 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewisham0.3 km
- St Johns1.0 km
- Ladywell1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lewisham DLR Station0.1 km
- Lewisham DLR Station0.2 km
- Lewisham Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE135AF · Data under Open Government Licence