Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE13 5DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE13 5DS.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 67,200 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE13 5DS 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in SE13 5DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE13 5DS is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.8km from Lewisham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE13 5DS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00016194 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE13 5DS. 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

White / British43.6%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean28.2%
Other / Mixed23.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 11%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE13 5DS is moderate at 62 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.

Violence and sexual offences166
Anti-social behaviour152
Shoplifting84
Other theft57
Drugs45

school Local Schools

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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.5 km
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St Matthew Academy

Good1006 pupils0.6 km
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St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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Brindishe Manor School

Outstanding445 pupils0.9 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham

Good1007 pupils0.9 km
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Brindishe Green School

Outstanding659 pupils1.0 km
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Prendergast Vale School

Good812 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School

Good231 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

91 nearby
  • Cocktails By Mail, Wine & Such0.6 km
  • BP SFC0.5 km
  • Supersave1.0 km
  • Costcutters0.6 km
  • La Parma Pizzeria0.7 km
  • + 86 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Hither Green Cafe0.7 km
  • MEDIREST HEALTHCARE COMPASS GROUP0.8 km
  • Oriental Aroma0.6 km
  • Panas Gurkha Restaurant & Sushi0.5 km
  • The Darjeeling0.0 km
  • + 73 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Maples0.7 km
  • H-2-U0.7 km
  • Imma Kadey African Restaurant0.1 km
  • Rowdy Burgers and Desserts0.6 km
  • Sisimi Taste Goodness0.5 km
  • + 41 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Travelodge London Lewisham,0.6 km
  • Vita Student,1.0 km
  • VIA LEWISHAM0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Bridge House0.9 km
  • The Watch House0.6 km
  • The Dacre Arm's0.5 km
  • The Love Shack0.6 km
  • The Fox & Firkin0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Lidl0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hither Green0.8 km
  • Blackheath1.1 km
  • Lewisham1.1 km