SE13 5BA is an active urban area on Belmont Hill, 0.8km from Blackheath 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (181 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £467k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00016186 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELMONT HILL, SE13 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELMONT HILL, SE13 5BA.
459
35
£ 65,200 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE13 5BA 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
With 68% economic activity and an average age of 35, SE13 5BA is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 5BA. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 465,000
11 sales · Mean £ 474,090
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE13 5BA are high at 181 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
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Longdan0.8 km
- Sheel Pharmacy0.9 km
- Supersave0.6 km
- The Fresh Halal0.7 km
- Liquor Value0.5 km
- + 76 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Fox & Firkin0.9 km
- The Bridge House0.5 km
- Rising Sun0.9 km
- The Elements Bar0.9 km
- Dirty South ( Bar only)0.4 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Vita Student,0.6 km
- VIA LEWISHAM0.9 km
- Travelodge London Lewisham,0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Glass Mill Leisure Centre Caf?0.7 km
- Payiz Restaurant0.5 km
- The Bar Beach Grill0.8 km
- Costa Limited0.7 km
- Greenwich Pantry0.7 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Lidl0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Morleys Fried Chicken0.8 km
- YO! To Go0.7 km
- Morley's Fried Chicken0.9 km
- A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen0.2 km
- Canton Kitchen0.9 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewisham0.7 km
- Blackheath1.0 km
- Ladywell1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE135BA · Data under Open Government Licence