SE13 occupies a late-stage gentrification position within London's property market, with a trajectory score of 44.1 out of 100 placing it in the 18th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, residential prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.6%, significantly outpaced by rental growth at 5.1% per annum. Population expansion has remained modest at 0.8% over the same period. The divergence between rental and capital appreciation suggests a rental-focused market dynamic rather than strong price momentum. These metrics indicate a mature area where rental yields may be more prominent than property value appreciation, reflecting typical late-stage gentrification characteristics where initial growth drivers have stabilised.
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- 1Property prices up 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Lewisham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by safety.
85 planning applications submitted in SE13 over the last six months.
Lewisham (SE13) common questions
Is Lewisham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Lewisham (SE13) as Late-Stage. Its trajectory score is 44/100 (Average), in the top 82% of districts nationally. The score is up 6.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Lewisham safe?
Lewisham has a safety score of 30/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Lewisham?
The average property price in Lewisham (SE13) is £669k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Lewisham?
The median monthly rent in Lewisham (SE13) is £1,804 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Lewisham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Cambridge (CB23), Homerton (E9), Clapton (E5), Cambridge (CB3), Penge (SE20). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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