Area Information for London, SE13 7LJ

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Lewisham Central ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Lewisham North. This page combines information for the address London, SE13 7LJ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE13 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in January 2008. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Lewisham
Ward Lewisham Central
Constituency Lewisham North * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We hold details of the latest crimes committed near London, SE13 7LJ - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Lewisham Central), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about London, SE13 7LJ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 196
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 196
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 80% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 6
Owned with Mortgage 29
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 149
Rented: Other 8
Rent Free 0
Total 196

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 82
Two People 92
Three People 20
Four People 3
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 197

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 82
Family Household 95
Other Household 19
Total 196

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 125
Deprived In One Dimension 57
Deprived In Two Dimensions 13
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 196

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Lewisham North constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 43% male.

Gender
Male 145
Female 189
Total 334

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 11
5-9 1
10-14 1
15-19 1
20-24 23
25-29 78
30-34 128
35-39 46
40-44 18
45-49 8
50-54 7
55-59 2
60-64 5
65-69 1
70-74 2
75-79 1
80-84 0
85+ 2
Total 335

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SE13 7LJ there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 64% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 214
Married 85
Separated 3
Divorced 17
Widowed 1
Total 320

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health. Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad. It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic. This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 93% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 209
Good 102
Fair 20
Bad 1
Very Bad 0
Total 332

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

SE13 7LJ and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 81% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category. The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 259
Apprenticeship 1
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 23
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 12
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5
No GCSEs or Equivalent 13
Other 7
Total 320

Ethnic Group Embed This

London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 54% so. As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported. There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 179
Mixed Ethnicity 20
Indian 27
Pakistani 8
Bangladeshi 2
Chinese 27
Other Asian 13
Black African 34
Black Caribbean 7
Arab 2
Other 15
Total 334

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), only 28% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK. At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 94
European Union 111
Rest of Europe 18
Africa 16
Middle East and Asia 69
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 25
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 4
Total 337

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), only 28% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 25% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more. At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 94
10+ Years 83
5-10 Years 65
2-5 Years 51
Less Than 2 Years 43
Total 336

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SE13 7LJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 12
United Kingdom 156
Republic of Ireland 10
European Union 89
Rest of Europe 10
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 41
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 5

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 141
Christian 113
Buddhist 6
Hindu 20
Jewish 4
Muslim 17
Sikh 0
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 28
Total 331

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Lewisham Central ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 73% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment. Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 233
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 22
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 22
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 13
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 9
Retired 4
Looking After Home or Family 8
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 6
Total 320

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 45
Professional Occupations 108
Associate Professional Occupations 59
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 21
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 12
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 2
Elementary Occupations 11
Total 277

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 117
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 105
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 30
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 15
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 3
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 20
Semi-Routine Occupation 11
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 9
Full-time Student 8
Total 318

London, SE13 7LJ is within the Lewisham Central policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near SE13 7LJ
Neighbourhood Team Address Lewisham Central
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

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Below are the details of the closest services to SE13 7LJ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE13 7LJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, SE13 7LJ. The nearest railway station is Lewisham, approximately 240 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Lewisham 240 yards
St Johns (London) 690 yards
Greenwich 0.7 miles
Ladywell 0.8 miles
Deptford 0.9 miles
Blackheath 1 mile
New Cross 1 mile
Brockley 1 mile
Hither Green 1.2 miles
New Cross Gate 1.2 miles
Crofton Park 1.3 miles
Maze Hill 1.3 miles
Catford Bridge 1.6 miles
Nunhead 1.6 miles
Catford 1.7 miles
Lee (London) 1.7 miles
Honor Oak Park 1.8 miles
Westcombe Park 1.8 miles
Kidbrooke 1.9 miles
Queens Road (Peckham) 1.9 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, SE13 7LJ. The nearest DLR station is Elverson Road, approximately 260 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, SE13 7LJ. The nearest is Morden Mount Primary School, approximately 310 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, SE13 7LJ. The nearest is Prendergast Vale School, approximately 490 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Prendergast Vale School (All Through) 490 yards January 2018
    
St Matthew Academy (All Through) 0.7 miles March 2025
St Ursula's Convent School 0.7 miles January 2024
    
Prendergast School 0.7 miles March 2025
Addey and Stanhope School 0.8 miles April 2018
    
Deptford Green School 1.2 miles April 2022
    
Haberdashers' Hatcham College 1.3 miles February 2019
    
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham (All Through) 1.3 miles October 2016
    
The John Roan School 1.3 miles October 2023
    
Prendergast Ladywell School (All Through) 1.4 miles February 2019
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, SE13 7LJ. The nearest is Morden Hill Surgery (The Lewisham Care Partnership), approximately 250 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to London, SE13 7LJ. The nearest is Night Dental Limited, approximately 270 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, SE13 7LJ. The nearest is Cygnet Hospital Blackheath, approximately 630 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, SE13 7LJ. The nearest is Vision Express (UK) Ltd, approximately 740 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.