Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE13 5DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE13 5DB.

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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 5DB 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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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SE13 5DB — age 41, 46% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

home £252,500 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE13 5DB is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Blackheath Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

Within the SE13 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £252k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5DB 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 5DB. 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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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

Terraced

£ 252,500

2 sales · Mean £ 252,500

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

Crime around SE13 5DB is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences187
Shoplifting171
Anti-social behaviour150
Criminal damage and arson52
Other theft52

school Local Schools

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St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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St Matthew Academy

Good1006 pupils0.4 km
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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good215 pupils0.7 km
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Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham

Good1007 pupils0.8 km
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John Ball Primary School

Outstanding639 pupils0.8 km
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Brindishe Manor School

Outstanding445 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath

Good235 pupils1.1 km
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Brindishe Green School

Outstanding659 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

101 nearby
  • Cocktails By Mail, Wine & Such0.4 km
  • Our Sommelier Ltd0.9 km
  • BP SFC0.3 km
  • B&S Newsagents1.0 km
  • Costcutter Food & Wine0.9 km
  • + 96 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Hare & Billet0.9 km
  • The Crown (Blackheath)0.9 km
  • The Railway0.8 km
  • Dirty South0.3 km
  • Lewisham Salvation Army0.6 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

103 nearby
  • Buddha Taste1.0 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.9 km
  • Cote Restaurants LTD0.9 km
  • Franco Manca0.9 km
  • Hither Green Cafe0.8 km
  • + 98 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Maples0.5 km
  • H-2-U0.8 km
  • Imma Kadey African Restaurant0.2 km
  • Rowdy Burgers and Desserts0.4 km
  • Sisimi Taste Goodness0.3 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • J Sainsbury plc0.9 km
  • Blackheath food centre0.9 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge London Lewisham,0.9 km
  • VIA LEWISHAM0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackheath0.8 km
  • Hither Green0.9 km
  • Lewisham1.2 km