SE13 5BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Belmont Park, 0.4km from Blackheath Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
Within the SE13 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £661k, up 72.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00016188 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELMONT PARK, SE13 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELMONT PARK, SE13 5BW.
283
41
£ 65,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE13 5BW 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
The IMD places SE13 5BW among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 7% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest. Property prices are trending up 72.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE13 5BW. The average age is 40.7. 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
£ 681,250
6 sales · Mean £ 696,583
Flat
£ 375,000
2 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE13 5BW is moderate at 72 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 Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
St Matthew Academy
John Ball Primary School
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
Brindishe Manor School
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
Brindishe Lee School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
- VIA LEWISHAM0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
105 nearby- Payiz Restaurant1.0 km
- Artis Blackheath0.6 km
- Buenos Aires Cafe0.8 km
- Hand made food0.8 km
- Payiz Restaurant1.0 km
- + 100 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Mordens Wine Bar Ltd1.0 km
- The Railway0.7 km
- The Watch House0.9 km
- The Dacre Arm's0.2 km
- The Love Shack0.9 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Oddbins0.8 km
- Bookish Bakes (Suite 122)0.8 km
- 3A Chinese Medical Centre0.8 km
- A&S Food Store Ltd0.8 km
- Al-Aqsa Fish Market0.8 km
- + 91 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Puccinos0.7 km
- Sun Bo0.8 km
- Chesters Chicken0.9 km
- McDonalds Hamburgers Ltd0.9 km
- Blackheath Fish and Chips0.8 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Blackheath food centre0.8 km
- J Sainsbury plc0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackheath0.7 km
- Hither Green1.0 km
- Lewisham1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE135BW · Data under Open Government Licence