Postcode SE14 5GE 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 & Deptford South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Cross & Deptford South is £58,869 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deptford Park.
New Cross & Deptford South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,490 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross & Deptford South has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Cross & Deptford South is £58,869 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 211 ft away from SE14 5GE.
New Cross & Deptford South near SE14 5GE has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.2 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone 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 5GE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | Apartment 10, Delta Court, 200 - 202, Trundleys Road, London, SE8 5JE | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2026 | 23, Greenland Mews, London, SE8 5JN | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 27, Greenland Mews, London, SE8 5JN | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Flat 12, Jemotts Court, 1, Myers Lane, London, SE14 5RU | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2025 | Flat 11, Hind House, 4, Myers Lane, London, SE14 5RU | Flats | Leasehold | £171,000 |
In the SE14 5GE postcode area, located within New Cross & Deptford South, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 5GE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Chipley Street, Lewisham, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Woodpecker Road Post Office | Chipley Street, Lewisham, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Woodpecker Road Post Office |
| 0.3 mi | Kismet Fruit and Vegetables | 108 Woodpecker Road, London, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Kismet Fruit and Vegetables |
| 0.4 mi | ASDA Express | Lewisham, SE8 5FZ | Walking directions to ASDA Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 5GE, 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 5GE records about 74 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 theft from the person.
The median sale price around SE14 5GE in New Cross & Deptford South 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 5GE, including Twin Oaks Primary School (Good), Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary (Good) and Clyde Nursery School. (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE14 5GE is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 920 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE14 5GE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,490 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 5GE 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).