Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

BELMONT HILL, SE13 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELMONT HILL, SE13 5AY.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 65,200 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE13 5AY 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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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE13 5AY is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

SE13 5AY is an active urban area on Belmont Hill, 0.8km from Blackheath Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. 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 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00016184 (shared with 6 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 5AY. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.5%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near SE13 5AY are high at 155 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 offences404
Anti-social behaviour250
Shoplifting199
Public order175
Other theft122

school Local Schools

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St Matthew Academy

Good1006 pupils0.4 km
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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.5 km
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St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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Prendergast Vale School

Good812 pupils0.8 km
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John Ball Primary School

Outstanding639 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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Morden Mount Primary School

Good410 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School

Good231 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • O'Neills1.0 km
  • Hare & Billet0.8 km
  • The Crown (Blackheath)0.9 km
  • The Watch House0.6 km
  • Rising Sun1.0 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Winchester House1.0 km
  • Costa Limited1.0 km
  • Madeleines Creperie1.0 km
  • COOK0.9 km
  • Cote Brasserie1.0 km
  • + 77 more
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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • John Charles Butchers1.0 km
  • Neal's Yard Remedies1.0 km
  • Cocktails By Mail, Wine & Such0.8 km
  • Our Sommelier Ltd1.0 km
  • BP SFC0.8 km
  • + 85 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Sun Bo Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Maples0.9 km
  • Imma Kadey African Restaurant0.4 km
  • Rowdy Burgers and Desserts0.8 km
  • Sisimi Taste Goodness0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Vita Student,0.7 km
  • VIA LEWISHAM0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Travelodge London Lewisham,0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lewisham0.8 km
  • Blackheath1.0 km
  • Hither Green1.2 km