Is SE13 5AW a safe place to live?

Crime rates in SE13 5AW are higher than average, at 186 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in SE13 5AW?

The average property price in SE13 5AW is currently around £774k.

What is the population of SE13 5AW?

The population for the SE13 5AW area is approximately 334 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

BOYNE ROAD, SE13 5AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOYNE ROAD, SE13 5AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

334

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 65,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE13 5AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10

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5/10

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9/10

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8/10

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7/10

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10/10

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4/10

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6/10

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5/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE13 5AW combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£774k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £774k. Property prices are trending up 19.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE13 5AW is an up-and-coming urban area on Boyne Road, 0.7km from Blackheath in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (186 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £774k, up 19.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00016182 (shared with 4 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 5AW. 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

White / British72.0%

Asian / British Asian5.1%

Black / African / Caribbean13.1%

Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active

FT: 42%

Unemployed: 3%

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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 769,650

6 sales · Mean £ 801,550

Semi-Detached

£ 875,000

3 sales · Mean £ 816,583

Flat

£ 297,500

1 sales · Mean £ 297,500

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

Crime rates near SE13 5AW are high at 186 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 offences450

Anti-social behaviour315

Public order178

Shoplifting151

Other theft137

school Local Schools

St Matthew Academy

Good1006 pupils0.5 km

St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.5 km

Prendergast Vale School

Good812 pupils0.6 km

Morden Mount Primary School

Good410 pupils0.8 km

John Ball Primary School

Outstanding639 pupils1.0 km

All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath

Good235 pupils1.0 km

St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.0 km

St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School

Good231 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby

Lee More Centre0.4 km
Marks and Spencer0.3 km
Bella Roma0.3 km
Dosa Sambal0.3 km
HiFive0.3 km
+ 62 more

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Retailers - Other

83 nearby

Antonio Delicatessen0.3 km
Jayam Fresh Fish & Sea Foods0.3 km
Klos Deli0.4 km
Sathyam Supermarket0.3 km
Supersave0.4 km
+ 78 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby

Dirty South0.6 km
Lewisham Salvation Army0.4 km
Suttons Radio0.4 km
Sapphire Soup Kitchen1.0 km
Mordens Wine Bar Ltd1.0 km
+ 10 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby

Charcoal Best Kebab0.2 km
Grace Caribbean Cuisine0.3 km
Pizza Go Go Lewisham Ltd0.3 km
Subway0.2 km
Tops Pizza Lewisham0.3 km
+ 28 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby

Premier Inn0.3 km
Travelodge London Lewisham,0.7 km
Vita Student,0.5 km

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Supermarkets

5 nearby

Tesco0.6 km
Tesco Express0.8 km
Lidl0.4 km
Iceland0.5 km
Sainsbury's0.6 km