Postcode SE14 5FW 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 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 nearest station is Queens Road Peckham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bridgehouse Meadows.
New Cross Gate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,611 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross Gate has a low crime rate, with approximately 51 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from SE14 5FW.
New Cross Gate near SE14 5FW has no 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Brimmington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brimmington Park |
| 0.1 mi | Eckington Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Eckington Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 23 | £770,000 | £703 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £565,000 | £664 |
| Flats | 41 | £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 | £763,500 |
| 2026 | £236,500 | £790,000 |
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 | £686 |
| 2026 | £553 | £722 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE14 5FW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2026 | Flat 1, 1, Avonley Road, London, SE14 5FD | Flats | Leasehold | £422,500 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 37, 1, Avonley Road, London, SE14 5FD | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Flat 24, 1, Avonley Road, London, SE14 5FD | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | Flat K, 70, Barlborough Street, London, SE14 5EY | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 7, Barlborough Street, London, SE14 5EE | Terraced | Freehold | £700,000 |
In the SE14 5FW postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 5FW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Payless | New Cross Road, Lewisham, SE14 5BA | Walking directions to Payless |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Chesterfield Way, Southwark, SE14 5BE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Family Store | 121 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DJ | Walking directions to Family Store |
| 0.2 mi | George's | 909 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NL | Walking directions to George's |
| 0.2 mi | Tottus Latin Shop | 133 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DJ | Walking directions to Tottus Latin Shop |
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 5FW, 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 5FW 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 burglary.
The median sale price around SE14 5FW in New Cross Gate is £372,500 (about £614 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE14 5FW, including Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary (Good), Kender Primary School (Good) and Pilgrims' Way Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE14 5FW is Queens Road Peckham in TfL zone 2, about 707 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE14 5FW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE14 5FW 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).