Postcode SE14 5BA 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 84.9 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 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Bridgehouse Meadows.
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 84.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.7% 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 13 ft away from SE14 5BA.
Telegraph Hill near SE14 5BA 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Queens Road Peckham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Nunhead | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Nunhead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.4 mi | Brimmington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brimmington Park |
| 0.5 mi | Telegraph Hill Lower Park | Medium | Walking directions to Telegraph Hill Lower Park |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Telegraph Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 87 | £460,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £720,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £925,000 |
10 year median price trend in Telegraph Hill
In the SE14 5BA postcode area, located within Telegraph Hill, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 5BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Payless | Briant Street, Lewisham, SE14 5BA | Walking directions to Payless |
| 0 mi | New Cross Express | Casella Road, Lewisham, SE14 5DJ | Walking directions to New Cross Express |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 165-167 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 187-189 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Kender Express Food & Wine | Kender Street, Lewisham, SE14 5JR | Walking directions to Kender Express Food & Wine |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.