Wrights Close is in London and in Lewisham district. SE13 5HP is located in the Lee Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wrights Close, London, SE13 5HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE13 5HN, SE13 6DB, SE13 5EZ, SE13 5HW, SE13 5HJ, SE13 6DL, SE13 5HA, SE13 5AE, SE13 5HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE13 5HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 56% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 44% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE13 5HP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.5% | 52.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 33% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 53.1% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 32.3% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 13.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15.7% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 48.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 10.4% | 1.9% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 2.7% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 8.5% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 10% | 8.9% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 7.9% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 63.4% | 62.2% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -19.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 57% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 57% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 21.8% | 13.4% | 6.1% | 15.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 5.1% | -4.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.8% | 57.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 22.6% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 9.6% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.9% | 2.8% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 8.9% | 0.9% | 8.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wrights Close was 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% lower than the Lee Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wrights Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Lee Green and the 296th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Wrights Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-04-24 | £510,361 |
| 9 Wrights Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2020-10-01 | £496,230 |
| 5 Wrights Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-11-11 | £514,960 |
| 11 Wrights Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-10-18 | £503,419 |
| 1 Wrights Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2018-09-03 | £499,878 |
SE13 5HP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 172 |
| Self-Employed | 65 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Education | 45 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 3,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 3,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ennersdale Primary School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5JA | - not rated | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary School 10 Bonfield Road , Lewisham SE13 6AL | - not rated | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School 329 Lewisham High Street , SE13 6NX | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Green School Beacon Road , SE13 6EH | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Belmont Hill , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 939 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| International Academy of Greenwich 21 Meadowcourt Road , 1st Floor King's Church SE3 9DU | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 913 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell School (Bartram) 12 Belmont Hill , Brockley SE13 5BD | - not rated | 602 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Urban Mission School 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 983 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Tree School 363-365 Lewisham High Street , Lewisham SE13 6NZ | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre 303 Hither Green Lane , Lewisham SE13 6TJ | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 108 Conisborough Crescent , Bellingham SE6 2SP | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Darjeeling | 134 Lee High Road, London | 266 yd | |
| Lee More Centre | Lewisham Central Community Hub, Leemore, 29-31 Clarendon Rise | 293 yd | |
| Greater Faith Ministries | Lewisham Central Community Hub, Leemore, 29-31 Clarendon Rise | 293 yd | |
| London Sivan Kovil | 4A Clarendon Rise, Hither Green | 376 yd | |
| Ed Baker | 38-40 Campshill Road, Hither Green | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty South ( Bar only) | Dirty South, 162 Lee High Road | 265 yd | |
| Dirty South | 162 Lee High Road, London | 266 yd | |
| Lewisham Salvation Army | Salvation Army Centre The Salvation Army, Albion Way | 439 yd | |
| Suttons Radio | The Market Tavern, 139-141 Lewisham High Street | 484 yd | |
| The Watch House | 198-204 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xin Long | 160 Lee High Road, London | 266 yd | |
| Go Go Masala | 160 Lee High Road, London | 266 yd | |
| Pacific Pizza Plus | 136 Lee High Road, London | 266 yd | |
| Wood Fire Caribbean | 1A Manor Park Parade, Lee High Road | 316 yd | |
| Imma Kandey African Restaurant | Ground Floor Unit, 18 Manor Park Parade | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 104-120 Lee High Road, London | 379 yd | |
| Iceland | 143-149 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 457 yd | |
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op Lateshop, 206 Hither Green Lane | 809 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Unit 1 and 2, Thurston Point | 1,048 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury, 53 Loampit Vale | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leemore Day Centre LEEMORE CENTRE LEEMORE CENTRE CLARENDON RISE | 278 yd | |
| Ladywell Leisure Centre (Closed) Lewisham High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 566 yd |
| Luckys Gym (Closed) 19b 19b Marischal Road | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Pure Gym (Lewisham) 67-71A 67-71A LEWISHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| The London Training Box (Closed) Hither Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College BELMONT GROVE | health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| St Matthew Academy ST. JOSEPHS VALE | artificial grass pitch | 894 yd |
| St Joseph'S Academy (Closed) Lee Terrace | 937 yd | |
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 983 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.