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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

SE145EQ

Monson Road

SE151PQ

Lovelinch Close

SE145RR

Mercury Way

SE145PR

Lewisham Way

SE145EB

Farrow Lane

SE145UH

New Cross Road

SE163LF

Enterprise Industrial Estate

SE145RX

Myers Lane

SE151EU

Lovelinch Close

SE145FF

Monson Road

SE162TB

Goldsworthy Gardens

SE145DW

Hatfield Close

SE145QF

Hatcham Park Road

SE145EA

Farrow Lane

SE145FW

Reaston Street

SE151EX

Lovelinch Close

SE149FP

New Cross Gate

SE145FJ

Barlborough Street

SE145EY

Barlborough Street

SE145EG

Wrigglesworth Street

SE149FJ

New Cross Gate

SE151JW

Lovelinch Close

SE145XH

John Williams Close

SE145EW

Avonley Road

SE151PH

Sharratt Street

SE163LD

Bolina Road

SE151HN

Lovelinch Close

SE145FP

Eckington Lane

SE149AL

Lewisham Way

SE162AW

Silwood Street

SE145FG

Monson Road

SE145QT

Ventnor Road

SE145RY

Myers Lane

SE145DB

Farrow Lane

SE149FL

New Cross Gate

SE149FH

New Cross Gate

SE145PZ

Robert Lowe Close

SE145RW

Juno Way

SE162NX

Regeneration Road

SE151ET

Lovelinch Close

SE145FR

Eckington Lane

SE145EX

Avonley Road

SE162QG

Leather Road

SE145DL

Farrow Lane

SE162PQ

Island Road

SE145FU

Reaston Street

SE162ND

Reculver Road

SE145FS

Reaston Street

SE145UP

Harts Lane

SE162QB

Leather Road

SE162TA

Sketchley Gardens

SE151JQ

Lovelinch Close

SE145RN

Joseph Hardcastle Close

SE145UR

Brighton Grove

SE145QY

Camplin Street

SE151EP

Rollins Street

SE145QU

Ventnor Road

SE151JX

Lovelinch Close

SE145ET

New Cross Road

SE145PY

Hatcham Park Mews

SE151HF

Lovelinch Close

SE145SX

Bridge Meadows

SE145EZ

Avonley Road

SE149FA

Lewisham Way

SE162NZ

Oldfield Grove

SE145FT

Reaston Street

SE145QX

Camplin Street

SE145QH

Billington Road

SE162PH

Island Road

SE162SX

Silwood Street

SE145RA

Brocklehurst Street

SE145EJ

Monson Road

SE145QQ

Billington Road

SE145XG

John Williams Close

SE145DP

Hatfield Close

Data Sources

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