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New Cross Gate

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About

New Cross Gate ward lies in the northern part of the Lewisham borough. The area is defined by major transport routes, including the A2 and the railway lines converging at its namesake station, a key national rail and London Overground interchange. Residential streets with Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing spread out from these busy thoroughfares. Goldsmiths, University of London, forms a significant part of the local landscape and community.

The ward includes the large residential estate surrounding the Pepys Park open space. Local commerce is concentrated along New Cross Road, providing everyday amenities. The area has a notable historical legacy in education and social movements, connected to its long-standing institutions. Its built environment is a mix of period housing, modern university buildings, and post-war residential developments.

Area overview

On average New Cross Gate has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.7% 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 £69,795 per year. There are 1 schools in New Cross Gate: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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 11,077 people, with a population density of about 10,144.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
42.7%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

New Cross Gate Population
11,077
Population density
10,144.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.14(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.22(+27%)
Burglary
11.83(+116%)
Other theft
10.65(-7%)
Vehicle crime
9.75(+4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,725
24.6%
African
2,504
22.61%
Other White
1,375
12.42%
Caribbean
1,230
11.11%
Other
608
5.49%
Total population: 11,075

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,935
44.04%
No qualifications
1,537
17.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,255
14.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
954
10.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
752
8.42%
Total 16+ residents: 8,935

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,225
28.95%
Other social rented
911
21.53%
Social rents from council
845
19.97%
Owns with a mortgage
674
15.93%
Owns outright
296
6.99%
Total households: 4,232

Property prices in New Cross Gate

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 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
Flats42£280,000£5,868
Semi-Detached1£565,000£7,152
Terraced21£770,000£7,569

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

SE163LP

Rollins Street

SE162PR

Island Road

SE151EY

Sharratt Street

SE162PJ

Island Road

SE145SU

Bridge Meadows

SE145XF

John Williams Close

SE149ER

Lewisham Way

SE145DF

Pump Lane

SE145QE

Hatcham Park Road

SE162SU

Silwood Street

SE151NR

Sharratt Street

SE151HL

Lovelinch Close

SE162AU

Silwood Street

SE149BA

Lewisham Way

SE145RP

Samuel Close

SE145RT

Orion Business Centre

SE145QS

Brocklehurst Street

SE145XE

John Williams Close

SE162RT

Reculver Road

SE145QZ

Leylang Road

SE145FH

Avonley Road

SE151PN

Sharratt Street

SE145AW

Reaston Street

SE145AP

Avonley Road

SE145FA

Eckington Lane

SE162PG

Island Road

SE145GE

Juno Way

SE145XB

John Williams Close

SE162PX

Island Road

SE145XA

John Williams Close

SE162RP

Alpine Road

SE162AT

Crane Mead

SE145QW

Egmont Street

SE145DS

New Cross Road

SE151NL

Old Kent Road

SE151PG

Lovelinch Close

SE145AQ

Hatcham Park Mews

SE145FD

Avonley Road

SE162RS

Alpine Road

SE145FZ

Juno Way

SE162RR

Crane Mead

SE145QN

Casella Road

SE145DN

Water Lane

SE145QP

Brocklehurst Street

SE145EH

Monson Road

SE151PJ

Sharratt Street

SE162NY

Regeneration Road

SE145FN

Eckington Lane

SE151HQ

Lovelinch Close

SE162AY

Alpine Road

SE151EZ

Sharratt Street

SE151HD

Lovelinch Close

SE151HE

Lovelinch Close

SE145UQ

Lewisham Way

SE145XQ

John Williams Close

SE145RU

Myers Lane

SE145RZ

Myers Lane

SE145EL

Edric Road

SE151HG

Lovelinch Close

SE151PL

Sharratt Street

SE151HA

Lovelinch Close

SE145RE

Hunsdon Road

SE162QH

Marley Street

SE162ST

New Cross Gate

SE145QG

Brocklehurst Street

SE145XD

John Williams Close

SE145RD

Hunsdon Road

SE145QA

Hatcham Park Mews

SE145QB

Robert Lowe Close

SE145QR

Brocklehurst Street

SE145EU

Avonley Road

SE145RQ

Joseph Hardcastle Close

SE145QD

Hatcham Park Road

SE162PY

Concorde Way

SE145DG

New Cross Road

SE149DL

Lewisham Way

SE162RW

Reculver Road

SE145RS

Landmann Way

SE145FL

Barlborough Street

SE145UL

New Cross Road

SE162FG

New Cross Gate

SE163LN

Bolina Road

SE145QJ

Egmont Street

SE145RL

Landmann Way

SE162NE

Island Road

SE162PZ

Concorde Way

SE145EE

Barlborough Street

SE145UJ

Nettleton Road

SE162TE

Silwood Street

SE145FB

Avonley Road

SE162RG

Reculver Road

SE145QL

Casella Road

SE145FX

Reaston Street

SE145RF

Hunsdon Road

SE145DJ

New Cross Road

SE151HB

Hornshay Street

SE145ST

Bridge Meadows

SE145BB

Reaston Street

SE145EN

Edric Road

SE145RB

Cold Blow Lane

Data Sources

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