Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

ST STEPHENS GROVE, SE13 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST STEPHENS GROVE, SE13 5AJ.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

39

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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
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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

SE13 5AJ has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SE13 5AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on St Stephens Grove, 0.8km from Lewisham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE13 5AJ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (189 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £431k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5AJ 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 5AJ. 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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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

Terraced

£ 525,000

3 sales · Mean £ 545,333

Flat

£ 325,000

7 sales · Mean £ 376,714

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

Crime rates near SE13 5AJ are high at 189 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 offences525
Anti-social behaviour378
Shoplifting207
Public order194
Other theft160

school Local Schools

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Prendergast Vale School

Good812 pupils0.4 km
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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.5 km
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St Matthew Academy

Good1006 pupils0.7 km
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Morden Mount Primary School

Good410 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School

Good231 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath

Good235 pupils1.1 km
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John Ball Primary School

Outstanding639 pupils1.1 km
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St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

65 nearby
  • Lee More Centre0.5 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.3 km
  • Bella Roma0.3 km
  • Dosa Sambal0.3 km
  • HiFive0.4 km
  • + 60 more
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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • Antonio Delicatessen0.3 km
  • Jayam Fresh Fish & Sea Foods0.4 km
  • Klos Deli0.3 km
  • Sathyam Supermarket0.4 km
  • Supersave0.3 km
  • + 80 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's1.0 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Charcoal Best Kebab0.2 km
  • Grace Caribbean Cuisine0.2 km
  • Pizza Go Go Lewisham Ltd0.4 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Tops Pizza Lewisham0.3 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.1 km
  • Travelodge London Lewisham,0.7 km
  • Vita Student,0.3 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lewisham0.4 km
  • St Johns1.1 km
  • Ladywell1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Lewisham DLR Station0.2 km
  • Lewisham DLR Station0.2 km
  • Lewisham Rail Station0.4 km