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SE14 5FT

Reaston Street

New Cross Gate

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Detailed insights for SE14 5FT

Overview

Postcode SE14 5FT 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 low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bridgehouse Meadows.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
58.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

New Cross Gate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,611 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

New Cross Gate has a low crime rate, with approximately 51 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.1%

Approximately 58.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from SE14 5FT.

Flood risk

Very low

New Cross Gate near SE14 5FT has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Queens Road Peckham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE14 5FT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 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 5FT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBridgehouse MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows
0.3 miBrimmington ParkMediumWalking directions to Brimmington Park
0.1 miEckington GardensSmallWalking directions to Eckington Gardens

Area Profile

Population
444
Population density
23,125 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.25(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.96(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.11(+7%)
Burglary
6.11(+12%)
Other theft
4.36(-62%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
111
25.06%
African
110
24.83%
Caribbean
47
10.61%
Other White
41
9.26%
Other Asian
30
6.77%
Total population: 443

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
44.79%
Level 3 (A level)
67
18.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
13.8%
No qualifications
38
10.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.76%
Total 16+ residents: 355

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
54
36.49%
Social rents from council
32
21.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
16.89%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.14%
Shared ownership
11
7.43%
Total households: 148

Property prices in New Cross Gate

Median price: £379,000
Price per sq ft: £640
Sales (last 12 months): 64
Typical range (middle 50%): £243K – £672K

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.

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
Terraced25£750,000£718
Semi-Detached1£565,000£664
Flats38£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£760,000
2026£246,500£740,000
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£688
2026£553£675
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 5FT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE14 5FT
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
19 Dec 20257, Barlborough Street, London, SE14 5EETerracedFreehold£700,000
12 Sept 2025Flat K, 70, Barlborough Street, London, SE14 5EYFlatsLeasehold£420,000

Schools

In the SE14 5FT postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 14 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.

Nearby schools for SE14 5FT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryHaberdashers' Hatcham PrimaryAcademy converter
0.2 miPrimaryKender Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimaryPilgrims' Way Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE14 5FT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE14 5FT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisChesterfield Way, Southwark, SE14 5BEWalking directions to Londis
0.2 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 5FT, 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 003EE01003305
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2015-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SE14 5FT

Is SE14 5FT (New Cross Gate) safe?

The area around SE14 5FT records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SE14 5FT?

The median sale price around SE14 5FT in New Cross Gate is £379,000 (about £640 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE14 5FT?

There are 20 schools close to SE14 5FT, including Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary (Good), Kender Primary School (Good) and Pilgrims' Way Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE14 5FT?

The closest station to SE14 5FT is Queens Road Peckham in TfL zone 2, about 726 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE14 5FT?

SE14 5FT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,611 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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