Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

BELMONT HILL, SE13 5BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELMONT HILL, SE13 5BF.

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Population

459

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 65,200 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE13 5BF 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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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 68% economic activity and an average age of 35, SE13 5BF is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

SE13 5BF is an active urban area on Belmont Hill, 0.7km from Lewisham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (200 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00016186 (shared with 13 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 5BF. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.9%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean14.2%
Other / Mixed13.8%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 295,000

4 sales · Mean £ 305,000

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

Crime rates near SE13 5BF are high at 200 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 offences497
Anti-social behaviour401
Shoplifting198
Public order195
Other theft162

school Local Schools

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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.3 km
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Prendergast Vale School

Good812 pupils0.5 km
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St Matthew Academy

Good1006 pupils0.6 km
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Morden Mount Primary School

Good410 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School

Good231 pupils0.9 km
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St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.0 km
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John Ball Primary School

Outstanding639 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath

Good235 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Lee More Centre0.3 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.1 km
  • Bella Roma0.1 km
  • Dosa Sambal0.2 km
  • HiFive0.2 km
  • + 61 more
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Retailers - Other

89 nearby
  • Antonio Delicatessen0.1 km
  • Jayam Fresh Fish & Sea Foods0.2 km
  • Klos Deli0.1 km
  • Sathyam Supermarket0.2 km
  • Supersave0.5 km
  • + 84 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Dirty South0.5 km
  • Lewisham Salvation Army0.2 km
  • Suttons Radio0.2 km
  • The Dacre Arm's0.9 km
  • The Love Shack0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Charcoal Best Kebab0.0 km
  • Grace Caribbean Cuisine0.0 km
  • Pizza Go Go Lewisham Ltd0.2 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • Tops Pizza Lewisham0.2 km
  • + 30 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Travelodge London Lewisham,0.5 km
  • Vita Student,0.5 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lewisham0.6 km
  • Ladywell1.0 km
  • Blackheath1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Lewisham DLR Station0.4 km
  • Lewisham DLR Station0.4 km