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New Cross Gate

England / London / Lewisham / New Cross Gate

About

New Cross Gate is a residential and commercial area in the London Borough of Lewisham. It is located southeast of central London, with good transport links via the Overground and National Rail services. The area has a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces and modern developments, alongside local shops and businesses.

The area is home to Goldsmiths, University of London, which brings a student population to the neighborhood. New Cross Gate has a range of pubs, cafes, and cultural spaces, including the Amersham Arms and the New Cross Inn. The nearby Telegraph Hill Park offers green space for recreation. The area has seen gradual changes over the years, with ongoing regeneration projects shaping its character.

Area overview

On average New Cross Gate has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in New Cross Gate is £52,000 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.4%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 87 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £1,050,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats54£294,000
Semi-Detached3£925,000
Terraced30£705,000

10 years price trend in New Cross Gate

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.