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New Cross South

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About

New Cross South sits within the London Borough of Lewisham, around Goldsmiths, University of London and the junctions of New Cross Road and Queens Road. The area combines terraces and low-rise flats with small commercial streets; local shops, cafés and bakeries line the main roads and smaller lanes. Two stations, New Cross and New Cross Gate, offer rail and Overground links into central and east London, which shapes commuting patterns and daytime activity. Community centres and church halls host classes and meetings used by long-term residents and students.

Industrial traces remain in yard spaces and railway infrastructure. The brick railway arches along parts of Queens Road and nearby streets house music venues, rehearsal rooms and small workshops; the Amersham Arms sits under the arches and programs gigs and community events. Public realm projects and pocket parks have reused former industrial plots for allotments and play space. Street markets and pop-up stalls appear periodically, and Goldsmiths' public lectures and exhibitions offer regular events open to local people.

Area overview

On average New Cross South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Cross South is £65,561 per year. There are 5 schools in New Cross South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. New Cross South is home to around 9,906 people, with a population density of about 11,336.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32.6%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

New Cross South Population
9,906
Population density
11,336.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.14(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.04(-3%)
Other theft
11.81(+3%)
Shoplifting
10.9(+9%)
Public order
8.28(+22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,640
36.74%
African
1,451
14.64%
Other White
1,234
12.45%
Caribbean
919
9.28%
Other
446
4.5%
Total population: 9,908

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,332
51.86%
Level 3 (A level)
1,416
16.95%
No qualifications
1,046
12.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
687
8.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
476
5.7%
Total 16+ residents: 8,353

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,358
34.05%
Owns with a mortgage
804
20.16%
Other social rented
647
16.22%
Social rents from council
587
14.72%
Owns outright
405
10.16%
Total households: 3,988

Property prices in New Cross South

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in New Cross South area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New Cross South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£1,055,000£7,812
Flats46£408,500£6,747
Semi-Detached2£855,000£8,574
Terraced27£765,000£7,777

10 years median price trend in New Cross South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Cross South.

All postcodes in New Cross South

SE146PP

Lewisham Way

SE146NX

St Donatts Road

SE41BZ

Malpas Road

SE84HP

Mill Lane

SE146TP

Florence Terrace

SE41DW

Malpas Road

SE42NR

Vesta Road

SE84DA

Francis Harvey Way

SE84DP

Vanguard Street

SE84PH

Deptford Broadway

SE146PD

Lewisham Way

SE41BW

Malpas Road

SE146AH

St James's

SE146TU

Florence Terrace

SE84DN

Vanguard Street

SE84EQ

Hayes Mews

SE41DF

Rokeby Road

SE84QF

St Nicholas Street

SE84DD

Harton Street

SE146RF

Barriedale

SE84DH

Ship Street

SE41BN

Malpas Road

SE146NT

St Donatts Road

SE41DJ

Malpas Road

SE41PQ

Wickham Mews

SE41SS

Upper Brockley Road

SE146RH

Millmark Grove

SE41TB

Ashby Mews

SE146RU

Shardeloes Road

SE84QN

Brockley

SE84PN

Tanners Hill

SE146AD

St James'S

SE146TZ

Alpha Road

SE146PS

Chestnut Close

SE146QB

Parkfield Road

SE84PP

Tanners Hill

SE146QF

Mulberry Mews

SE41UY

Lewisham Way

SE146AF

New Cross Road

SE146NZ

Shardeloes Road

SE84QB

Thornville Street

SE42AA

Brockley Cross

SE84HJ

Seager Place

SE41DR

Nursery Close

SE84HR

Brookmill Road

SE41TF

Upper Brockley Road

SE41SZ

Brockley Gardens

SE84PT

Tanner's Hill

SE41DP

Malpas Road

SE41DD

Rokeby Road

SE146NL

Dixon Road

SE84PQ

Deptford Broadway

SE146TG

Pearsons Avenue

SE146PB

Lewisham Way

SE84PL

Tanners Hill

SE146PN

St Donatts Road

SE84DW

Vanguard Street

SE41BD

Brockley

SE146QD

Lewisham Way

Data Sources

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