SE13 5BB 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.
For renters and young professionals, SE13 5BB 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 (187 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £249k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00016186 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELMONT HILL, SE13 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELMONT HILL, SE13 5BB.
459
35
£ 65,200 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE13 5BB 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 5BB 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 5BB. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 249,750
6 sales · Mean £ 238,619
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE13 5BB are high at 187 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
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
John Ball Primary School
Morden Mount Primary School
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Longdan0.7 km
- Sheel Pharmacy0.8 km
- Premi News1.0 km
- Supersave0.5 km
- The Fresh Halal0.7 km
- + 78 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Fox & Firkin0.8 km
- The Bridge House0.4 km
- Rising Sun0.9 km
- The Elements Bar0.9 km
- Dirty South ( Bar only)0.4 km
- + 9 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?0.6 km
- Payiz Restaurant0.4 km
- The Bar Beach Grill0.8 km
- Costa Limited0.6 km
- Greenwich Pantry0.7 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Lidl0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Morleys Fried Chicken0.7 km
- YO! To Go0.7 km
- Morley's Fried Chicken0.8 km
- A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen0.1 km
- Canton Kitchen0.9 km
- + 34 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewisham0.7 km
- Blackheath1.0 km
- Ladywell1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE135BB · Data under Open Government Licence