Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MICHAELS CLOSE, SE13 5BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MICHAELS CLOSE, SE13 5BP.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

41

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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 5BP 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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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SE13 5BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SE13 5BP is a mixed residential area on Michaels Close, 0.4km from Blackheath Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

Day-to-day life in SE13 5BP has the character of 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 — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £560k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00016188 (shared with 6 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 5BP. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.1%
Asian / British Asian9.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed11.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 450,000

7 sales · Mean £ 492,285

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

Crime around SE13 5BP is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting160
Violence and sexual offences160
Anti-social behaviour92
Criminal damage and arson47
Vehicle crime40

school Local Schools

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St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.3 km
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St Matthew Academy

Good1006 pupils0.4 km
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John Ball Primary School

Outstanding639 pupils0.6 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham

Good1007 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.9 km
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Brindishe Manor School

Outstanding445 pupils1.0 km
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Brindishe Lee School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Clarendon Hotel1.0 km
  • VIA LEWISHAM0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Mordens Wine Bar Ltd0.9 km
  • The Railway0.6 km
  • The Dacre Arm's0.1 km
  • The Love Shack0.9 km
  • Dirty South0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

93 nearby
  • Oddbins0.7 km
  • Bookish Bakes (Suite 122)0.9 km
  • 3A Chinese Medical Centre0.8 km
  • A&S Food Store Ltd0.9 km
  • Al-Aqsa Fish Market0.9 km
  • + 88 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

94 nearby
  • Artis Blackheath0.6 km
  • Buenos Aires Cafe0.8 km
  • Hand made food0.7 km
  • Saffron Club0.7 km
  • Tziganos0.8 km
  • + 89 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Puccinos0.6 km
  • Sun Bo0.7 km
  • Chesters Chicken0.9 km
  • McDonalds Hamburgers Ltd1.0 km
  • Blackheath Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Blackheath food centre0.8 km
  • J Sainsbury plc0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackheath0.6 km
  • Hither Green1.0 km
  • Lewisham1.3 km