SE13 5DR is an active urban area on The Squirrels, 0.7km from Blackheath Park 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £364k, up 12.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00016184 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE SQUIRRELS, SE13 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SQUIRRELS, SE13 5DR.
240
40
£ 65,200 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE13 5DR 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.
Area Character
SE13 5DR is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £364k. Property prices are trending up 12.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE13 5DR. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 364,205
15 sales · Mean £ 349,910
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE13 5DR is above average at 124 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 Matthew Academy
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
Prendergast Vale School
John Ball Primary School
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- O'Neills1.0 km
- Hare & Billet0.8 km
- The Crown (Blackheath)0.9 km
- The Elements Bar0.7 km
- Dirty South ( Bar only)0.3 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Winchester House0.9 km
- Copper and Ink1.0 km
- Costa Limited0.9 km
- Madeleines Creperie0.9 km
- Madeleines Creperie1.0 km
- + 81 more
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- John Charles Butchers1.0 km
- Neal's Yard Remedies0.9 km
- Cocktails By Mail, Wine & Such0.7 km
- Our Sommelier Ltd1.0 km
- BP SFC0.7 km
- + 85 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Sun Bo Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Maples0.8 km
- Imma Kadey African Restaurant0.4 km
- Rowdy Burgers and Desserts0.8 km
- Sisimi Taste Goodness0.5 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- VIA LEWISHAM0.8 km
- Travelodge London Lewisham,0.7 km
- Vita Student,0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewisham0.9 km
- Blackheath0.9 km
- Hither Green1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE135DR · Data under Open Government Licence