SE13 5DS is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.8km from Lewisham in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE13 5DS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00016194 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE13 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE13 5DS.
304
33
£ 67,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE13 5DS 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
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in SE13 5DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE13 5DS. The average age is 32.8. 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 around SE13 5DS is moderate at 62 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
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
Brindishe Manor School
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
Brindishe Green School
Prendergast Vale School
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Cocktails By Mail, Wine & Such0.6 km
- BP SFC0.5 km
- Supersave1.0 km
- Costcutters0.6 km
- La Parma Pizzeria0.7 km
- + 86 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Hither Green Cafe0.7 km
- MEDIREST HEALTHCARE COMPASS GROUP0.8 km
- Oriental Aroma0.6 km
- Panas Gurkha Restaurant & Sushi0.5 km
- The Darjeeling0.0 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Maples0.7 km
- H-2-U0.7 km
- Imma Kadey African Restaurant0.1 km
- Rowdy Burgers and Desserts0.6 km
- Sisimi Taste Goodness0.5 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Travelodge London Lewisham,0.6 km
- Vita Student,1.0 km
- VIA LEWISHAM0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Bridge House0.9 km
- The Watch House0.6 km
- The Dacre Arm's0.5 km
- The Love Shack0.6 km
- The Fox & Firkin0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Lidl0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hither Green0.8 km
- Blackheath1.1 km
- Lewisham1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE135DS · Data under Open Government Licence