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New Cross & Deptford South

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About

New Cross & Deptford South sits on a sweep of south-east London where New Cross Road meets Deptford High Street. Goldsmiths, University of London occupies a large campus on New Cross Road and stages an annual student degree show each summer. New Cross and New Cross Gate stations connect to London Overground and Southeastern services, while Deptford station links the high street to central London. Deptford Creek runs along the area's eastern edge; its tidal channel and quays recall a long history of shipbuilding and fitting-out at the former Royal Dockyard. The high street contains markets, independent shops and the Albany arts centre on Douglas Way, which hosts music and theatre programming.

Local life mixes residential streets with workshops, studios and riverside sites undergoing change. Street markets operate several days each week along Deptford High Street and small galleries and rehearsal spaces cluster near the university. Convoys Wharf and the creekside warehouses have shaped recent planning discussions and local walks often follow the creek toward the river. Community groups, artist projects and the university contribute to a calendar of public events across the ward.

Area overview

On average New Cross & Deptford South has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 43.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Cross & Deptford South is £58,869 per year. There are 2 schools in New Cross & Deptford South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. New Cross & Deptford South is home to around 8,888 people, with a population density of about 10,835.1 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
162
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
43.4%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

New Cross & Deptford South Population
8,888
Population density
10,835.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.29(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.49(+81%)
Theft from the person
16.2(+73%)
Public order
14.85(+120%)
Drugs
13.61(+120%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,216
24.93%
African
1,892
21.29%
Other White
1,092
12.29%
Caribbean
770
8.66%
Other
529
5.95%
Total population: 8,888

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,757
50.65%
No qualifications
1,127
15.19%
Level 3 (A level)
972
13.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
608
8.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
515
6.94%
Total 16+ residents: 7,417

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,093
28.96%
Social rents from council
1,041
27.58%
Owns with a mortgage
642
17.01%
Other social rented
578
15.32%
Owns outright
268
7.1%
Total households: 3,774

Property prices in New Cross & Deptford South

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£629
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£302K – £500K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £629 per square foot) in New Cross & Deptford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £213,500 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Cross & Deptford South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£664,100£636
Terraced8£607,500£745
Flats40£366,250£615

10-year price trendmedian sale price in New Cross & Deptford South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Cross & Deptford South.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£315,000£521,500
2017£377,000£495,000
2018£459,000£491,250
2019£295,000£452,500
2020£342,000£571,250
2021£335,000£532,500
2022£423,500£805,000
2023£412,500£632,500
2024£312,500£555,750
2025£360,000£585,000
2026£350,000£570,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Cross & Deptford South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Cross & Deptford South.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£622£548
2017£628£512
2018£614£533
2019£591£653
2020£600£687
2021£576£581
2022£648£600
2023£635£588
2024£586£677
2025£613£681
2026£593£714
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Cross & Deptford South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for New Cross & Deptford South in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about New Cross & Deptford South

Is New Cross & Deptford South safe?

New Cross & Deptford South records about 162 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in New Cross & Deptford South?

The median sale price in New Cross & Deptford South is £385,000 (about £629 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in New Cross & Deptford South?

New Cross & Deptford South has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is New Cross & Deptford South?

New Cross & Deptford South scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in New Cross & Deptford South sits around rank 7,407 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in New Cross & Deptford South?

The average household income in New Cross & Deptford South is around £58,869 per year, and 43% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin New Cross & Deptford South

SE146LL

Exeter Way

SE146BQ

Batavia Road

SE146JP

Clifton Rise

SE146JQ

Vansittart Street

SE84SQ

Deptford Church Street

SE146DS

Edward Street

SE146EA

Batavia Mews

SE84BG

Stanley Street

SE84BU

Idonia Street

SE84LT

Idonia Street

SE84EY

Creekside

SE146TA

New Cross Road

SE146NE

Amersham Vale

SE146LU

Angus Street

SE84PA

Deptford Broadway

SE146LE

Amersham Vale

SE84AN

Comet Street

SE83GQ

Cofferdam Way

SE146AN

Deptford

SE146HU

Alexandra Street

SE83GP

Creekside

SE146HW

Knoyle Street

SE146JJ

Milton Court Road

SE84RS

Reginald Road

SE84BF

Tidemill Way

SE84AL

Resolution Way

SE84SY

Admiralty Close

SE146NQ

Ludwick Mews

SE84SS

Admiralty Close

SE85HB

Edward Street

SE84RB

Hales Street

SE146AL

New Cross Road

SE84LZ

Idonia Street

SE146NG

Ludwick Mews

SE84RH

Giffin Street

SE84LL

Warwickshire Path

SE145FZ

Juno Way

SE146DQ

Childeric Road

SE83GN

Creative Road

SE84SN

Fletcher Path

SE146AY

Pagnell Street

SE84BW

Deptford High Street

SE84FD

Deptford

SE146AQ

Batavia Road

SE83DZ

Creekside

SE146HQ

Childers Street

SE146BX

Goodwood Road

SE84FE

Deptford

SE83DT

Bronze Street

SE83DU

Bronze Street

SE146FJ

Edward Street

SE84RX

Deptford Church Street

SE84AF

Deptford High Street

SE146JW

Clifton Rise

SE83DY

Deptford Church Street

SE84BX

Market Yard

SE84EP

Comet Place

SE84LY

Rochdale Way

SE146HG

Cottesbrook Street

SE146EU

Chipley Street

SE146AS

New Cross Road

SE84LU

Adolphus Street

SE84SE

Deptford Church Street

SE84BB

Douglas Way

SE84SF

Deptford Church Street

SE84BQ

Baildon Street

SE84AP

Glenville Grove

SE84BT

Glenville Grove

SE146BJ

Batavia Road

SE146BA

Achilles Street

SE84AE

Deptford High Street

SE83LF

Creative Road

SE83LE

Creative Road

SE84AU

Watsons Street

SE146BD

Achilles Street

SE146LR

Alexandra Street

SE84RG

Deptford High Street

SE84LS

Idonia Street

SE84EH

Watsons Street

SE84SH

Deptford Church Street

SE84RF

New Butt Lane

SE146BB

Achilles Street

SE84BZ

Carriage Way

SE84RU

Reginald Square

SE146HL

Nynehead Street

SE84ND

Napier Close

SE84RT

Deptford High Street

SE146HT

Liardet Street

SE84LN

Warwickshire Path

SE146HS

Whitcher Close

SE83GR

Cofferdam Way

SE146NF

Ludwick Mews

SE84RN

Frankham Street

SE84RY

Reginald Road

SE84AD

Deptford High Street

SE83FU

Creative Road

SE84AT

Speedwell Street

SE146HF

Milton Court Road

SE84BY

Octavius Street

SE146EP

Clifton Rise