Living in SE13, Lewisham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SE13 in Lewisham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Lewisham: £491,259, up 0.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SE13
83 recorded home sales on the streets around central SE13 in the last 2 years, with a median of £330,000 and a range from £137,500 to £1,150,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 21 THE RIVA BUILDING, 104 - 120 LEE HIGH ROAD, SE13 5FF | flat-maisonette | £310,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| FLAT 9 MORLEY COURT MORLEY ROAD, SE13 6DG | flat-maisonette | £285,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| FLAT 8 86 - 94 LEE HIGH ROAD, SE13 5PT | flat-maisonette | £176,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 4 MARISCHAL ROAD, SE13 5LG | semi-detached | £350,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 14 ALBION WAY, SE13 6BT | semi-detached | £970,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| FLAT 8 THE GLASSHOUSE, 2A MORLEY ROAD, SE13 6DQ | flat-maisonette | £238,500 | 2026-05-05 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
132 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| John Ball Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Brindishe Manor School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| John Stainer Community Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Wingfield Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
88 state primary and 19 state secondary schools within range, plus 11 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
11 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Blackheath High School GDST, Blackheath Prep, Colfe's School, Education-My Life Matters, Greenwich Waldorf School, Heath House Preparatory School and others.
All 11 fee-paying schools near SE13, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
4 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Goldsmiths College, University of London, Ravensbourne, Trinity Laban, University of Greenwich.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 34.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 19.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 6.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1070 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SE13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Lewisham's figures.
Common questions about SE13
What is the average house price in SE13?
The average sold price in Lewisham is £491,259 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SE13?
Prices in Lewisham are up 0.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SE13?
The median of 83 recorded sales around central SE13 in the last 2 years is £330,000, ranging from £137,500 to £1,150,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SE13?
132 schools sit within 3 miles of central SE13, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SE13?
1070 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SE13 at risk of flooding?
Central SE13 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SE13 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £330,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1070 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SE13 safe?
1070 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE13 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SE13 or SE4, SE13 or SE3, SE13 or SE6.
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