Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

CATERHAM ROAD, SE13 5AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATERHAM ROAD, SE13 5AP.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 65,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean13.1%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences473
Anti-social behaviour351
Shoplifting192
Public order184
Other theft152

school Local Schools

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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.5 km
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St Matthew Academy

Good1006 pupils0.5 km
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Prendergast Vale School

Good812 pupils0.6 km
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Morden Mount Primary School

Good410 pupils0.9 km
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St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.0 km
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John Ball Primary School

Outstanding639 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School

Good231 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
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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
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Travelodge London Lewisham,0.7 km
  • Vita Student,0.5 km
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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