Postcode SE14 5DB is located in a major urban area, within the New Cross Gate area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the New Cross Gate area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Cross Gate is £67,464 per year. The median sale price in New Cross Gate is £379,000 (around £640 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £242,750 and £671,875. The nearest station is Queens Road Peckham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bridgehouse Meadows.
New Cross Gate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,220 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross Gate has an average crime rate, with approximately 67 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Cross Gate is £67,464 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 257 ft away from SE14 5DB.
New Cross Gate near SE14 5DB has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Queens Road Peckham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Queens Road Peckham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.2 mi | Brimmington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brimmington Park |
| 0.3 mi | Eckington Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Eckington Gardens |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £379,000 (about £640 per square foot) in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £985,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 25 | £750,000 | £718 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £565,000 | £664 |
| Flats | 38 | £270,000 | £571 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £279,000 | £675,000 |
| 2017 | £236,750 | £645,000 |
| 2018 | £277,000 | £592,500 |
| 2019 | £261,000 | £643,500 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £705,000 |
| 2021 | £297,500 | £757,500 |
| 2022 | £292,000 | £750,000 |
| 2023 | £308,750 | £722,130 |
| 2024 | £247,500 | £637,500 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £760,000 |
| 2026 | £246,500 | £740,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £528 | £574 |
| 2017 | £567 | £595 |
| 2018 | £554 | £592 |
| 2019 | £550 | £563 |
| 2020 | £579 | £644 |
| 2021 | £563 | £678 |
| 2022 | £608 | £689 |
| 2023 | £548 | £661 |
| 2024 | £542 | £634 |
| 2025 | £567 | £688 |
| 2026 | £553 | £675 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE14 5DB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2026 | 54, Farrow Lane, London, SE14 5DB | Terraced | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 36, Farrow Lane, London, SE14 5DB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £565,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 22, Farrow Lane, London, SE14 5DB | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2026 | 69, Water Lane, London, SE14 5DN | Flats | Leasehold | £154,500 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 35, Water Lane, London, SE14 5DN | Flats | Leasehold | £243,000 |
In the SE14 5DB postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2023. | |
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Nov 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Pilgrims' Way Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2015. | |
Pilgrims' Way Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Jul 2015
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Kender Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
Kender Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Mar 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE14 5DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | George's | 909 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NL | Walking directions to George's |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Chesterfield Way, Southwark, SE14 5BE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 840 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 813 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NX | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Sylvan Grove, Southwark, SE15 1PB | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE14 5DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ruth Persian
New Cross Gate - Elected 7 May 2026
Wellington Gil
New Cross Gate - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE14 5DB records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.
The median sale price around SE14 5DB in New Cross Gate is £379,000 (about £640 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE14 5DB, including Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary (Good), Pilgrims' Way Primary School (Good) and Kender Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE14 5DB is Queens Road Peckham in TfL zone 2, about 748 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE14 5DB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,220 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE14 5DB is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ruth Persian (Green Party) and Wellington Gil (Green Party).