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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 moderate crime levels, with around 117 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
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
42.34(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.69(+15%)
Other theft
11.65(0%)
Vehicle crime
9.75(0%)
Burglary
9.03(+63%)
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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 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
Flats46£290,000
Semi-Detached2£887,500
Terraced27£767,000

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

SE151PH

Sharratt Street

SE145DS

New Cross Road

SE145EL

Edric Road

SE145QQ

Billington Road

SE145XB

John Williams Close

SE145FH

Avonley Road

SE145RY

Myers Lane

SE162RT

Reculver Road

SE151EU

Lovelinch Close

SE145XE

John Williams Close

SE151EZ

Sharratt Street

SE145GE

Juno Way

SE145RZ

Myers Lane

SE149AL

Lewisham Way

SE151JX

Lovelinch Close

SE145QX

Camplin Street

SE145XA

John Williams Close

SE162PG

Island Road

SE145EB

Farrow Lane

SE145QZ

Leylang Road

SE145UP

Harts Lane

SE151HQ

Lovelinch Close

SE162TB

Goldsworthy Gardens

SE162QG

Leather Road

SE145QD

Hatcham Park Road

SE145UH

New Cross Road

SE151HB

Hornshay Street

SE149FA

Lewisham Way

SE162AY

Alpine Road

SE145DW

Hatfield Close

SE149FL

New Cross Gate

SE151NR

Sharratt Street

SE151PL

Sharratt Street

SE151EY

Sharratt Street

SE162RW

Reculver Road

SE145EX

Avonley Road

SE145FL

Barlborough Street

SE145PR

Lewisham Way

SE145DJ

New Cross Road

SE162PY

Concorde Way

SE162SU

Silwood Street

SE145FB

Avonley Road

SE145RB

Cold Blow Lane

SE145UR

Brighton Grove

SE145XF

John Williams Close

SE149FP

New Cross Gate

SE151PJ

Sharratt Street

SE145DF

Pump Lane

SE145FU

Reaston Street

SE145QP

Brocklehurst Street

SE145RA

Brocklehurst Street

SE151ET

Lovelinch Close

SE151HN

Lovelinch Close

SE162AU

Silwood Street

SE162QH

Marley Street

SE151HD

Lovelinch Close

SE162TE

Silwood Street

SE151EP

Rollins Street

SE145RD

Hunsdon Road

SE151NL

Old Kent Road

SE162RS

Alpine Road

SE162TA

Sketchley Gardens

SE145EN

Edric Road

SE145QE

Hatcham Park Road

SE162PX

Island Road

SE162RG

Reculver Road

SE162RP

Alpine Road

SE145QR

Brocklehurst Street

SE145QU

Ventnor Road

SE162ND

Reculver Road

SE145EE

Barlborough Street

SE145EY

Barlborough Street

SE151EX

Lovelinch Close

SE162RR

Crane Mead

SE163LF

Enterprise Industrial Estate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.