SE13 5BD is an active urban area on Belmont Hill, 0.8km from Lewisham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE13 5BD 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. 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 (198 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £595k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00016186 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELMONT HILL, SE13 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELMONT HILL, SE13 5BD.
459
35
£ 65,200 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE13 5BD 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
SE13 5BD is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 5BD. 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
Terraced
£ 850,000
1 sales · Mean £ 850,000
Flat
£ 322,500
2 sales · Mean £ 322,500
Detached
£ 1,110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,110,000
Semi-Detached
£ 1,825,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,825,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE13 5BD are high at 198 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
Morden Mount Primary School
John Ball Primary School
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Lee More Centre0.3 km
- Marks and Spencer0.2 km
- Bella Roma0.2 km
- Dosa Sambal0.1 km
- HiFive0.2 km
- + 62 more
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- Antonio Delicatessen0.2 km
- Jayam Fresh Fish & Sea Foods0.2 km
- Klos Deli0.2 km
- Sathyam Supermarket0.2 km
- Supersave0.5 km
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Dirty South0.5 km
- Lewisham Salvation Army0.3 km
- Suttons Radio0.3 km
- The Dacre Arm's0.8 km
- The Love Shack0.2 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Charcoal Best Kebab0.1 km
- Grace Caribbean Cuisine0.1 km
- Pizza Go Go Lewisham Ltd0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Tops Pizza Lewisham0.1 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Travelodge London Lewisham,0.6 km
- Vita Student,0.5 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewisham0.6 km
- Ladywell1.1 km
- Blackheath1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lewisham DLR Station0.4 km
- Lewisham DLR Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE135BD · Data under Open Government Licence