SE13 5AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gilmore Road, 0.7km from Lewisham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE13 5AB is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £397k, up 51.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00016642 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GILMORE ROAD, SE13 5AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILMORE ROAD, SE13 5AB.
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39
£ 0 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE13 5AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 50% social renting, SE13 5AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 51.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE13 5AB. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 400,000
11 sales · Mean £ 365,090
Semi-Detached
£ 590,000
1 sales · Mean £ 590,000
Terraced
£ 695,000
2 sales · Mean £ 695,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE13 5AB is above average at 97 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
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
Prendergast Vale School
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
Brindishe Manor School
Brindishe Green School
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Cocktails By Mail, Wine & Such0.7 km
- BP SFC0.6 km
- Supersave0.9 km
- Longdan0.6 km
- Sheel Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 87 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Hither Green Cafe0.7 km
- MEDIREST HEALTHCARE COMPASS GROUP0.9 km
- Oriental Aroma0.7 km
- Panas Gurkha Restaurant & Sushi0.7 km
- The Darjeeling0.1 km
- + 72 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Maples0.8 km
- H-2-U0.7 km
- Imma Kadey African Restaurant0.2 km
- Rowdy Burgers and Desserts0.7 km
- Sisimi Taste Goodness0.6 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Vita Student,0.9 km
- VIA LEWISHAM0.7 km
- Travelodge London Lewisham,0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Fox & Firkin0.7 km
- The Bridge House0.8 km
- Dirty South0.1 km
- Lewisham Salvation Army0.3 km
- Suttons Radio0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-op Late Store1.0 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Lidl0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hither Green0.8 km
- Lewisham1.0 km
- Ladywell1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE135AB · Data under Open Government Licence