SE13 5BJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Belmont Park, 0.7km from Blackheath Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE13 5BJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00016194 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELMONT PARK, SE13 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELMONT PARK, SE13 5BJ.
304
33
£ 67,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE13 5BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE13 5BJ has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE13 5BJ. The average age is 32.8. 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
£ 420,000
3 sales · Mean £ 391,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE13 5BJ is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Matthew Academy
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
Brindishe Manor School
John Ball Primary School
Brindishe Green School
Prendergast Vale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Cocktails By Mail, Wine & Such0.5 km
- BP SFC0.5 km
- B&S Newsagents1.0 km
- Costcutter Food & Wine0.8 km
- H Hirst & Sons1.0 km
- + 86 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Hare & Billet1.0 km
- The Crown (Blackheath)1.0 km
- The Bridge House0.9 km
- The Watch House0.7 km
- The Fox & Firkin0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Hither Green Cafe0.7 km
- MEDIREST HEALTHCARE COMPASS GROUP0.7 km
- Oriental Aroma0.5 km
- Panas Gurkha Restaurant & Sushi0.5 km
- The Darjeeling0.1 km
- + 75 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Maples0.6 km
- H-2-U0.7 km
- Imma Kadey African Restaurant0.1 km
- Rowdy Burgers and Desserts0.5 km
- Sisimi Taste Goodness0.4 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Vita Student,1.0 km
- Travelodge London Lewisham,0.7 km
- VIA LEWISHAM0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Lidl0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hither Green0.8 km
- Blackheath1.0 km
- Lewisham1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE135BJ · Data under Open Government Licence