SE13 5AP is an up-and-coming urban area on Caterham Road, 0.8km from Blackheath in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
For families considering a move, SE13 5AP represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (206 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £798k, down 49.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00016182 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CATERHAM ROAD, SE13 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATERHAM ROAD, SE13 5AP.
334
38
£ 65,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE13 5AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE13 5AP combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£798k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £798k. Property prices are trending down 49.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE13 5AP. The average age is 38.0. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
Semi-Detached
£ 875,000
7 sales · Mean £ 890,714
Terraced
£ 841,000
3 sales · Mean £ 811,374
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE13 5AP are high at 206 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
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
St Matthew Academy
Prendergast Vale School
Morden Mount Primary School
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
John Ball Primary School
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Lee More Centre0.4 km
- Marks and Spencer0.3 km
- Bella Roma0.3 km
- Dosa Sambal0.2 km
- HiFive0.3 km
- + 62 more
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Antonio Delicatessen0.3 km
- Jayam Fresh Fish & Sea Foods0.3 km
- Klos Deli0.3 km
- Sathyam Supermarket0.3 km
- Supersave0.4 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Dirty South0.6 km
- Lewisham Salvation Army0.4 km
- Suttons Radio0.4 km
- The Dacre Arm's0.8 km
- The Love Shack0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Charcoal Best Kebab0.2 km
- Grace Caribbean Cuisine0.2 km
- Pizza Go Go Lewisham Ltd0.3 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Tops Pizza Lewisham0.2 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Travelodge London Lewisham,0.7 km
- Vita Student,0.5 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewisham0.6 km
- Blackheath1.1 km
- Ladywell1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lewisham DLR Station0.4 km
- Lewisham DLR Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE135AP · Data under Open Government Licence