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.
SE13 5DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE13 5DB.
283
41
£ 65,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
St Matthew Academy
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
John Ball Primary School
Brindishe Manor School
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
Brindishe Green School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- J Sainsbury plc0.9 km
- Blackheath food centre0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Lidl0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SE135DB · Data under Open Government Licence