Postcode SE14 5AA is located in a major urban area, within the Telegraph Hill ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Telegraph Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Telegraph Hill is £72,619 per year. The nearest station is New Cross Gate located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fordham Park.
Telegraph Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,016 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Telegraph Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Telegraph Hill is £72,619 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from SE14 5AA.
Telegraph Hill near SE14 5AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is New Cross Gate located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Queens Road Peckham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Nunhead | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Nunhead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Fordham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fordham Park |
| 0.5 mi | Brimmington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brimmington Park |
| 0.4 mi | Telegraph Hill Lower Park | Small | Walking directions to Telegraph Hill Lower Park |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Telegraph Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,245,000 | £8,084 |
| Flats | 80 | £428,750 | £7,483 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £1,445,000 | £8,776 |
| Terraced | 33 | £820,000 | £8,118 |
10 year median price trend in Telegraph Hill
In the SE14 5AA postcode area, located within Telegraph Hill, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 5AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Huong Que | New Cross Road, Lewisham, SE14 5AR | Walking directions to Huong Que |
| 0 mi | Hibah Food Centre | Besson Street, Lewisham, SE14 5DG | Walking directions to Hibah Food Centre |
| 0 mi | One Stop | 165-167 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0 mi | Londis | 187-189 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | JJ News | Casella Road, Lewisham, SE14 5DJ | Walking directions to JJ News |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE14 5AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Becky Sanders
Telegraph Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Kate Anderson
Telegraph Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Nick Torry
Telegraph Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.