Postcode report
SE13 7LH Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SE13 7LH: area rating, property, schools and local change
SE13 7LH is a postcode in Ladywell, Lewisham, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SE13 7LH, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SE13 7LH are jobs and schools and education, while health 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 7LH is based on Greenwich 038 Census 2021. It covers 9,466 residents, 4,745 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 43% owner-occupied, 28% privately rented, 29% 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 2/10.
For property prices near SE13 7LH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SE13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £432k from 126 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SE13 7LH 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 7LH 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 7LH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 240 HMO licences, 27 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 7LH
Is SE13 7LH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 16% 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 7LH?
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 7LH?
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 7LH?
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 7LH?
LocaleIQ matched SE13 7LH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SE13 7LH?
The latest median sold price is £432k based on 126 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SE13 7LH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 240 HMO licences, 27 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.