SE13 5AQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Cressingham Road, 0.8km from Blackheath in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE13 5AQ is 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (184 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00016175 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRESSINGHAM ROAD, SE13 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESSINGHAM ROAD, SE13 5AQ.
329
38
£ 65,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE13 5AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in SE13 5AQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE13 5AQ. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 325,000
5 sales · Mean £ 311,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE13 5AQ are high at 184 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
Prendergast Vale School
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
St Matthew Academy
Morden Mount Primary School
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
John Ball Primary School
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Lee More Centre0.5 km
- Marks and Spencer0.3 km
- Bella Roma0.3 km
- Dosa Sambal0.4 km
- HiFive0.4 km
- + 60 more
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- Antonio Delicatessen0.3 km
- Jayam Fresh Fish & Sea Foods0.4 km
- Klos Deli0.4 km
- Sathyam Supermarket0.4 km
- Supersave0.3 km
- + 80 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Dirty South0.7 km
- Lewisham Salvation Army0.5 km
- Suttons Radio0.4 km
- Sapphire Soup Kitchen0.9 km
- The Dacre Arm's1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Charcoal Best Kebab0.2 km
- Grace Caribbean Cuisine0.3 km
- Pizza Go Go Lewisham Ltd0.4 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Tops Pizza Lewisham0.4 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.1 km
- Travelodge London Lewisham,0.7 km
- Vita Student,0.4 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewisham0.4 km
- St Johns1.1 km
- Ladywell1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lewisham DLR Station0.2 km
- Lewisham DLR Station0.3 km
- Lewisham Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE135AQ · Data under Open Government Licence