Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South East London
SE13 (Lewisham): crime, schools, stations and house prices
SE13 (Lewisham) is a postcode district in South East London, covered by Greenwich and Lewisham. Homes sold for a median of £418,500 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 0.8% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 5/10 (average), with about 111 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 10 schools with an SE13 postcode, and the nearest stations include Lewisham DLR, Lewisham and Ladywell.
House prices in SE13
532 homes sold in SE13 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £418,500. That's 0.8% lower than the 12 months before (£421,940). 2 of them were new builds.
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 335 | £350,000 |
| Terraced houses | 147 | £705,000 |
| Semi-detached houses | 29 | £800,057 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2026 | 93 Brightside Road, SE13 6EP | Terraced | £867,000 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 4 Harvard Road, SE13 6SF | Terraced | £700,000 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 8c Eastdown Park, SE13 5HS | Flat | £475,000 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Flat 301, Adana Building Conington Road, SE13 7FB | Flat | £375,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Flat 4, Forge House, 3 Dacre Park, SE13 5SN | Flat | £400,000 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 294b Hither Green Lane, SE13 6TS | Flat | £300,000 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Flat 3, 38 Ladywell Road, SE13 7UZ | Flat | £252,500 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 19 Princes Rise, SE13 7PP | Semi-detached | £785,000 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Flat 33, Sienna Alto, 2 Cornmill Lane, SE13 7FY | Flat | £367,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 18 Ellerdale Street, SE13 7JU | Terraced | £629,500 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in SE13
Crime score: 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 111 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31% |
| Other theft | 8% |
| Vehicle crime | 6% |
| Public order | 6% |
| Burglary | 4% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 37 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in SE13 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (13,466 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in SE13
10 open schools have an SE13 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Primary schools (6)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brindishe Green School | Community school | 3-11 | 585 |
| Brindishe Manor School | Community school | 3-11 | 426 |
| Morden Mount Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 383 |
| St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 231 |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 4-11 | 206 |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 188 |
All-through schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Vale School | Academy converter | 3-16 | 806 |
Sixth form and colleges (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Roman Catholic | Further education | 16-99 |
Special and other schools (2)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre | Other independent special school | 4-19 | 45 |
| Urban Mission School | Other independent school | 11-16 | 14 |
Stations near SE13
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Lewisham DLR | 0.4 mi |
| Lewisham | 0.5 mi |
| Ladywell | 0.5 mi |
| Elverson Road | 0.7 mi |
| Hither Green | 0.7 mi |
| St Johns | 0.8 mi |
| Blackheath | 0.9 mi |
| Deptford Bridge | 1.1 mi |
Council and wards
SE13 is covered by Greenwich and Lewisham. Wards include Blackheath, Brockley, Greenwich Park, Hither Green, Ladywell, Lee Green, Lewisham Central and Rushey Green.
Frequently asked questions
Is SE13 a safe area to live?
SE13 (Lewisham) has a crime score of 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 111 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in SE13?
The median sale price in SE13 (Lewisham) was £418,500 across 532 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 0.8% lower than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near SE13?
The nearest stations to the centre of SE13 are Lewisham DLR (0.4 mi), Lewisham (0.5 mi), Ladywell (0.5 mi) and Elverson Road (0.7 mi).
How many schools are there in SE13?
There are 10 open schools with an SE13 postcode, including 6 primary and 0 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers SE13?
SE13 is covered by Greenwich and Lewisham councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.