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New Cross Gate

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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

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

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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £475,400 in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £1,400,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Cross Gate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats49£298,500
Semi-Detached2£887,500
Terraced33£700,000

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

SE145QX

Camplin Street

SE145RZ

Myers Lane

SE145XA

John Williams Close

SE146DH

Sorrell Close

SE149AL

Lewisham Way

SE151JX

Lovelinch Close

SE145EB

Farrow Lane

SE145QZ

Leylang Road

SE145UP

Hart's Lane

SE146DU

Chubworthy Street

SE151HQ

Lovelinch Close

SE145QD

Camplin Street

SE145UH

Hatcham Park Mews

SE146DN

Southerngate Way

SE149FA

Lewisham Way

SE151HB

Hornshay Street

SE149FL

New Cross Gate

SE145DW

Hatfield Close

SE149DL

Lewisham Way

SE151EY

Sharratt Street

SE151NR

Sharratt Street

SE151PL

Sharratt Street

SE149FN

New Cross Gate

SE145EX

Avonley Road

SE145FL

Barlborough Street

SE145PR

Lewisham Way

SE146DW

Goodwood Road

SE145QP

Brocklehurst Street

SE145RA

Brocklehurst Street

SE145DF

Pump Lane

SE145DJ

Casella Road

SE145FU

Reaston Street

SE146DJ

Woodrush Close

SE151ET

Lovelinch Close

SE145UR

Hart's Lane

SE145FB

Avonley Road

SE145RB

Brocklehurst Street

SE145XF

John Williams Close

SE151HN

Lovelinch Close

SE151PJ

Lovelinch Close

SE146DG

New Cross Gate

SE151EP

Rollins Street

SE151HD

Lovelinch Close

SE145EN

Edric Road

SE145QE

Hatcham Park Mews

SE145RD

Hunsdon Road

SE151NL

Old Kent Road

SE162ST

New Cross Gate

SE145EE

Barlborough Street

SE145EY

Barlborough Street

SE145QR

Brocklehurst Street

SE145QU

Ventnor Road

SE151EX

Lovelinch Close

SE163LF

Bolina Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.