SE13 5BQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Blackheath in Lewisham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
Day-to-day life in SE13 5BQ has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (188 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00016181 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE13 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE13 5BQ.
300
39
£ 65,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE13 5BQ has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 5BQ. The average age is 38.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE13 5BQ are high at 188 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
Prendergast Vale School
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
67 nearby- Lee More Centre0.5 km
- Marks and Spencer0.3 km
- Bella Roma0.3 km
- Dosa Sambal0.3 km
- HiFive0.3 km
- + 62 more
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Antonio Delicatessen0.3 km
- Jayam Fresh Fish & Sea Foods0.3 km
- Klos Deli0.4 km
- Sathyam Supermarket0.3 km
- Supersave0.4 km
- + 76 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Dirty South0.6 km
- Lewisham Salvation Army0.4 km
- Suttons Radio0.4 km
- Sapphire Soup Kitchen0.9 km
- Mordens Wine Bar Ltd1.0 km
- + 10 more
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.2 km
- Travelodge London Lewisham,0.7 km
- Vita Student,0.5 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewisham0.5 km
- Blackheath1.1 km
- St Johns1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lewisham DLR Station0.3 km
- Lewisham DLR Station0.4 km
- Lewisham Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE135BQ · Data under Open Government Licence