Is SE13 5AG a safe place to live?

Crime rates in SE13 5AG are higher than average, at 190 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in SE13 5AG?

The average property price in SE13 5AG is currently around £475k.

What is the population of SE13 5AG?

The population for the SE13 5AG area is approximately 300 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

CRESSINGHAM ROAD, SE13 5AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESSINGHAM ROAD, SE13 5AG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

300

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 65,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10

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2/10

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10/10

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1/10

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8/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

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5/10

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1/10

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4/10

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Area Character

Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in SE13 5AG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE13 5AG is an up-and-coming urban area on Cressingham Road, 0.8km from Blackheath in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE13 5AG is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (190 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £475k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5AG are sourced from Output Area E00016181 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE13 5AG. 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

White / British52.1%

Asian / British Asian6.6%

Black / African / Caribbean28.3%

Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 8%

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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 345,000

4 sales · Mean £ 376,375

Terraced

£ 607,000

4 sales · Mean £ 605,000

Semi-Detached

£ 540,000

3 sales · Mean £ 535,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SE13 5AG are high at 190 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.

Violence and sexual offences494

Anti-social behaviour351

Shoplifting206

Public order191

Other theft156

school Local Schools

Prendergast Vale School

Good812 pupils0.5 km

St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.5 km

St Matthew Academy

Good1006 pupils0.6 km

Morden Mount Primary School

Good410 pupils0.8 km

All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath

Good235 pupils1.0 km

John Ball Primary School

Outstanding639 pupils1.0 km

St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km

St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School

Good231 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby

Lee More Centre0.5 km
Marks and Spencer0.3 km
Bella Roma0.3 km
Dosa Sambal0.3 km
HiFive0.4 km
+ 58 more

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Retailers - Other

82 nearby

Antonio Delicatessen0.3 km
Jayam Fresh Fish & Sea Foods0.4 km
Klos Deli0.4 km
Sathyam Supermarket0.4 km
Supersave0.3 km
+ 77 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby

Dirty South0.7 km
Lewisham Salvation Army0.4 km
Suttons Radio0.4 km
Sapphire Soup Kitchen0.9 km
The Dacre Arm's0.9 km
+ 9 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby

Charcoal Best Kebab0.2 km
Grace Caribbean Cuisine0.3 km
Pizza Go Go Lewisham Ltd0.4 km
Subway0.2 km
Tops Pizza Lewisham0.3 km
+ 31 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby

Premier Inn0.2 km
Travelodge London Lewisham,0.7 km
Vita Student,0.4 km

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Supermarkets

5 nearby

Tesco0.5 km
Tesco Express0.7 km
Lidl0.4 km
Iceland0.5 km
Sainsbury's0.5 km

CRESSINGHAM ROAD, SE13 5AG House Prices & Local Information

Neighbourhood Index

Area Character

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Ethnicity Profile

Economic Activity

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

school Local Schools

storefront Nearby Amenities

Restaurant, Cafe

Retailers - Other

Pub, NightClub

Takeaway Shop

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

Supermarkets

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bus Stops