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SE14 5FD

Avonley Road

New Cross Gate

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Overview

Postcode SE14 5FD is located in a major urban area, within the New Cross Gate ward 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 nearest station is Queens Road Peckham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bridgehouse Meadows.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
52.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

New Cross Gate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,220 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

New Cross Gate has an average crime rate, with approximately 67 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.1%

Approximately 52.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in New Cross Gate is £67,464 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from SE14 5FD.

Flood risk

No risk

New Cross Gate near SE14 5FD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Queens Road Peckham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE14 5FD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham
0.5 mi

2

New Cross Gate

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to New Cross Gate
0.7 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE14 5FD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBridgehouse MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows
0.2 miBrimmington ParkMediumWalking directions to Brimmington Park
0.2 miEckington GardensSmallWalking directions to Eckington Gardens

Area Profile

Population
500
Population density
20,746.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.78(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.28(-28%)
Burglary
10.71(+96%)
Other theft
7.5(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.82(-16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
114
22.8%
British
98
19.6%
Caribbean
80
16%
Other White
73
14.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
5%
Total population: 500

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
41.08%
No qualifications
56
15.14%
Level 3 (A level)
50
13.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
12.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
10.54%
Total 16+ residents: 370

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
89
46.35%
Shared ownership
39
20.31%
Owns with a mortgage
27
14.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
9.38%
Social rents from council
11
5.73%
Total households: 192

Property prices in New Cross Gate

Median price£372,500
Price per sq ft£614
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £660K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 (about £614 per square foot) in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £171,000 up to £985,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Cross Gate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced23£770,000£703
Semi-Detached1£565,000£664
Flats41£270,000£571

10-year price trendmedian sale price in New Cross Gate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£763,500
2026£236,500£790,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£686
2026£553£722
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for New Cross Gate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE14 5FD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE14 5FD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 2026Flat 1, 1, Avonley Road, London, SE14 5FDFlatsLeasehold£422,500
26 Sept 2025Flat 37, 1, Avonley Road, London, SE14 5FDFlatsLeasehold£340,000
25 Jun 2025Flat 24, 1, Avonley Road, London, SE14 5FDFlatsLeasehold£210,000
31 Mar 2026Flat C, Christopher Court, 11, New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DSFlatsLeasehold£360,000
09 Oct 2025Flat D, Christopher Court, 7, New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DSFlatsLeasehold£300,000

Schools

In the SE14 5FD postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE14 5FD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHaberdashers' Hatcham PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryKender Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPilgrims' Way Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 5FD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE14 5FD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisChesterfield Way, Southwark, SE14 5BEWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miGeorge's909 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NLWalking directions to George's
0.2 miPaylessNew Cross Road, Lewisham, SE14 5BAWalking directions to Payless
0.2 miFamily Store121 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DJWalking directions to Family Store
0.2 miTottus Latin Shop133 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DJWalking directions to Tottus Latin Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE14 5FD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ruth Persian

New Cross Gate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Wellington Gil

New Cross Gate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Vicky Foxcroft

Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham NorthE14001332
WardNew Cross GateE05013728
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New Cross GateE02000655
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 003DE01003302
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2012-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SE14 5FD

Is SE14 5FD (New Cross Gate) safe?

The area around SE14 5FD 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.

What is the average house price near SE14 5FD?

The median sale price around SE14 5FD in New Cross Gate is £372,500 (about £614 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE14 5FD?

There are 20 schools close to SE14 5FD, including Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary (Good), Kender Primary School (Good) and Pilgrims' Way Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE14 5FD?

The closest station to SE14 5FD is Queens Road Peckham in TfL zone 2, about 665 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE14 5FD?

SE14 5FD 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).

Who represents SE14 5FD (New Cross Gate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE14 5FD 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).