Postcode report
SE13 5BS Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SE13 5BS: area rating, property, schools and local change
SE13 5BS is a postcode in Lewisham Central, Lewisham, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SE13 5BS, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 39% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SE13 5BS are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SE13 5BS is based on Lewisham 009 Census 2021. It covers 6,496 residents, 5,046 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 43% owner-occupied, 35% privately rented, 22% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near SE13 5BS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SE13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £432k from 114 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SE13 5BS can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SE13 5BS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SE13 5BS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 134 HMO licences, 24 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SE13 5BS
Is SE13 5BS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 39% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SE13 5BS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SE13 5BS?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SE13 5BS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SE13 5BS?
LocaleIQ matched SE13 5BS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SE13 5BS?
The latest median sold price is £432k based on 114 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SE13 5BS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 134 HMO licences, 24 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.