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New Cross Gate

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About

New Cross Gate sits within the borough of Lewisham in southeast London. The area is a major transport interchange, centred around its railway station which provides key national and London Overground services. It is primarily residential with a mix of Victorian terraced housing and modern apartment developments. The local high street offers a range of everyday shops, supermarkets, and budget-friendly eateries catering to the student population from nearby Goldsmiths, University of London.

The area is home to the historic New Cross House, a large pub and music venue that has been a local landmark for over a century. Brockley and Telegraph Hill borders offer green spaces with panoramic views across London. The artistic influence of the university is evident in several independent galleries and cultural projects scattered throughout the neighbourhood, contributing to its evolving character.

Area overview

On average New Cross Gate has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Cross Gate is £67,464 per year. There are 2 schools in New Cross Gate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. New Cross Gate is home to around 10,282 people, with a population density of about 10,508.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.3%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

New Cross Gate Population
10,282
Population density
10,508.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.23(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.26(-2%)
Burglary
8.56(+56%)
Other theft
7.39(-35%)
Robbery
6.81(+91%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,624
25.51%
African
1,968
19.13%
Other White
1,452
14.12%
Caribbean
1,142
11.1%
Other
615
5.98%
Total population: 10,285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,953
47.07%
No qualifications
1,263
15.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,212
14.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
811
9.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
642
7.64%
Total 16+ residents: 8,398

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,347
33.6%
Social rents from council
799
19.93%
Owns with a mortgage
742
18.51%
Other social rented
562
14.02%
Owns outright
323
8.06%
Total households: 4,009

Property prices in New Cross Gate

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £171,000 up to £985,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New Cross Gate in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Cross Gate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats43£280,000£5,935
Semi-Detached2£563,750£7,377
Terraced28£685,000£8,211

10 years median price trend in New Cross Gate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.

All postcodes in New Cross Gate

SE145FF

Monson Road

SE145EL

Edric Road

SE163LP

Rollins Street

SE149BA

Lewisham Way

SE145EH

Monson Road

SE145FX

Reaston Street

SE163LN

Bolina Road

SE146FE

Goodwood Road

SE149ER

Lewisham Way

SE146DF

Silver Close

SE145FN

Eckington Lane

SE162ST

New Cross Gate

SE151EY

Sharratt Street

SE151EX

Lovelinch Close

SE145FB

Avonley Road

SE151NR

Sharratt Street

SE145QG

Brocklehurst Street

SE145FP

Eckington Lane

SE145DJ

New Cross Road

SE149FA

Lewisham Way

SE151HE

Lovelinch Close

SE146DH

Sorrell Close

SE145UH

New Cross Road

SE145EQ

Monson Road

SE146DW

Southerngate Way

SE145ST

Bridge Meadows

SE151HN

Lovelinch Close

SE145EA

Farrow Lane

SE145XA

John Williams Close

SE151PG

Lovelinch Close

SE145SU

Bridge Meadows

SE146BL

Goodwood Road

SE145QU

Ventnor Road

SE145EX

Avonley Road

SE145UJ

Nettleton Road

SE145DF

Pump Lane

SE145FD

Avonley Road

SE145DP

Hatfield Close

SE145RT

Orion Business Centre

SE145ET

New Cross Road

SE145RQ

Joseph Hardcastle Close

SE145RN

Joseph Hardcastle Close

SE145FW

Reaston Street

SE145EG

Wrigglesworth Street

SE145DS

New Cross Road

SE145QD

Hatcham Park Road

SE145EJ

Monson Road

SE151HL

Lovelinch Close

SE145XG

John Williams Close

SE145PR

Lewisham Way

SE145EE

Barlborough Street

SE151PN

Sharratt Street

SE145XD

John Williams Close

SE145RD

Hunsdon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.