Hamlet Close is in London and in Lewisham district. SE13 5SS is located in the Lee Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hamlet Close, London, SE13 5SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE13 5SU, SE13 5FB, SE13 5TA, SE13 5PJ, SE13 5SZ, SE13 5TF, SE13 5SX, SE13 5PQ, SE13 5TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE13 5SS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 54.6% | 53.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.4% | 46.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 5SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 54% | 53.3% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 32.5% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 56.1% | 50.3% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 36.1% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 11.2% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46% | 53.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 14.6% | 4.7% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 4.4% | -3.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 71.2% | 66.5% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -14.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 55.8% 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 | 63.1% | 55.8% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 23.2% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.1% | 56% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 20.1% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 11.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 6.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 5.7% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 4.7% | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hamlet Close was 83.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% lower than the Lee Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hamlet Close has the 17th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Lee Green and the 358th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Hamlet Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2023-03-17 | £203,108 |
| 3 Hamlet Close, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,250 | 2023-02-22 | £2,261 |
| 7 Hamlet Close, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £24,930 | 2022-11-15 | £24,880 |
| 10 Hamlet Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2021-06-10 | £152,563 |
| 7 Hamlet Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2020-09-16 | £256,195 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 3,480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 4,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 201 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Effingham Road , SE12 8NS | - not rated | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Lee School Wantage Road , Lee Green SE12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ennersdale Primary School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5JA | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Manor Infant School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Academy of Greenwich 21 Meadowcourt Road , 1st Floor King's Church SE3 9DU | - not rated | 653 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 665 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catford School Stainton Road , Catford SE6 1AB | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School 134 Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,835 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 786 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,587 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 | 1,041 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School Junior School , Wemyss Road SE3 0TF | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| First Steps Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School 1 Pond Road , Blackheath SE3 9JL | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre 303 Hither Green Lane , Lewisham SE13 6TJ | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halcyon Books | 266-268 Lee High Road, London | 83 yd | |
| Panas Gurkha Restaurant & Sushi | Panas Gurkha Restaurant, 318 Lee High Road | 116 yd | |
| Panas Gurkha Restaurant & Sushi | Panas Gurkha Restaurant, 318 Lee High Road | 116 yd | |
| Funky Buddha | 221 Lee High Road, London | 120 yd | |
| Red chillie the Chillies | Red Chillie the chillies, 219 Lee High Road | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dacre Arm's | Dacre Arms, 11 Kingswood Place | 340 yd | |
| The Old Tigers Head | Ye Old Tigers Head, 351 Lee High Road | 416 yd | |
| Dirty South ( Bar only) | Dirty South, 162 Lee High Road | 526 yd | |
| Duke of Edinburgh | Duke Of Edinburgh Public House, 394 Lee High Road | 561 yd | |
| Dirty South | 162 Lee High Road, London | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Kitchen | 274B Lee High Road, London | 59 yd | |
| Rowdy Burgers and Desserts | 316 Lee High Road, London | 59 yd | |
| Taste of Tennessee | 276 Lee High Road, London | 59 yd | |
| Krenora Ltd | 280 Lee High Road, London | 59 yd | |
| Oriental Aroma | 169 Lee High Road, London | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury plc | Sainsbury's, 14 Burnt Ash Road | 538 yd | |
| Blackheath food centre | Ground Floor Shop, 159 Lee Road | 607 yd | |
| Lidl | 104-120 Lee High Road, London | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 289 yd |
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 397 yd |
| Trinity School TAUNTON ROAD | 457 yd | |
| Northbrook Church Of England School (Closed) Taunton Road | 481 yd | |
| St Joseph'S Academy (Closed) Lee Terrace | 662 yd | |
| St Matthew Academy ST. JOSEPHS VALE | artificial grass pitch | 800 yd |
| Bowring Sports Ground ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College BELMONT GROVE | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Leemore Day Centre LEEMORE CENTRE LEEMORE CENTRE CLARENDON RISE | 872 yd | |
| Luckys Gym (Closed) 19b 19b Marischal Road | health and fitness suite | 985 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.