SE13 5AZ 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.
For renters and young professionals, SE13 5AZ offers 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. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (164 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £412k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00016186 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELMONT HILL, SE13 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELMONT HILL, SE13 5AZ.
459
35
£ 65,200 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE13 5AZ 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
High employment, young population. SE13 5AZ combines 68% economic activity with a 35-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE13 5AZ. The average age is 34.6. 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: 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
Flat
£ 406,000
16 sales · Mean £ 396,365
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE13 5AZ are high at 164 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 Matthew Academy
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
Prendergast Vale School
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
John Ball Primary School
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
Morden Mount Primary School
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- COOK1.0 km
- Ess Support Services0.9 km
- MEDIREST HEALTHCARE COMPASS GROUP0.8 km
- Oriental Aroma0.8 km
- Panas Gurkha Restaurant & Sushi0.8 km
- + 64 more
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Cocktails By Mail, Wine & Such0.8 km
- BP SFC0.8 km
- Allwines0.2 km
- AM Stores0.1 km
- Baltic Food Ltd0.1 km
- + 78 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Hare & Billet0.9 km
- The Crown (Blackheath)1.0 km
- Rising Sun0.9 km
- The Elements Bar0.8 km
- Dirty South ( Bar only)0.4 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Maples0.9 km
- Imma Kadey African Restaurant0.4 km
- Rowdy Burgers and Desserts0.8 km
- Sisimi Taste Goodness0.6 km
- Wood Fire Caribbean0.4 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- VIA LEWISHAM0.9 km
- Travelodge London Lewisham,0.7 km
- Vita Student,0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewisham0.8 km
- Blackheath1.0 km
- Hither Green1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE135AZ · Data under Open Government Licence