How much social housing is near SE14 5LB?

About 27.2% on this street and 34.1% across the surrounding area.

Are there parks near SE14 5LB?

Yes - 5 parks; the nearest medium park is Telegraph Hill Lower Park about 0.2 miles away.

What schools are near SE14 5LB and how are they rated?

There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 2 Outstanding and 13 Good; secondary: 1 Outstanding and 2 Good.

What's the local population and density?

Population around Telegraph Hill is 421 with density 10472.6 per km².

What's the average income in Telegraph Hill?

Average resident income is about £57,800 per year.

Which supermarkets are close to SE14 5LB?

Nearby amenities include 12 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Gellatly Local

How safe is Telegraph Hill (SE14 5LB)?

Crime level is moderate with about 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in Telegraph Hill near SE14 5LB.

Which ward and council is SE14 5LB in?

SE14 5LB is in Telegraph Hill ward, Lewisham council (London).

What's the nearest station to SE14 5LB and how far is it?

The nearest station is Nunhead, about 0.3 miles away; there are 5 stations nearby.

What are house prices in Telegraph Hill?

Based on 135 recent sales, the median price is £525,000.

Is SE14 5LB at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

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Telegraph Hill

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England / London / Lewisham / Telegraph Hill / SE14 5LB

Overview

Postcode SE14 5LB is located in a major urban area, within the Telegraph Hill ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Telegraph Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Telegraph Hill is £57,800 per year. The nearest station is Nunhead located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Telegraph Hill Lower Park.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

27.2%

Connectivity

7/10

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Telegraph Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Telegraph Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

27.2%

Approximately 27.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income of residents in Telegraph Hill is £57,800 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE14 5LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Telegraph Hill near SE14 5LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Nunhead located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.3 mi	2	Nunhead	Southeastern, Thameslink
0.4 mi	2	Queens Road Peckham	Overground, Southern
0.4 mi	2	New Cross Gate	Overground, Southern

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.2 mi	Telegraph Hill Lower Park	Medium
0.3 mi	Telegraph Hill Upper Park	Small
0.5 mi	Eckington Gardens	Small

Area Profile

Population

421

Population density

10,472.6 per km²

Demographics

British

224

53.33%

African

13.33%

Other White

7.14%

Other Black

4.52%

Irish

4.05%

Total population: 420

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

28.4%

Owns outright

25.31%

Other social rented

16.05%

Private landlord or letting agency

12.96%

Social rents from council

11.11%

Total households: 162

Property prices in Telegraph Hill

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Telegraph Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £1,773,200.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	86	£450,000	£267,500	£410,625	£528,750	£649,618
Semi-Detached	11	£735,000	£488,525	£699,000	£1,410,000	£1,749,100
Terraced	38	£862,500	£418,900	£632,500	£1,116,250	£1,719,200

10 years price trend in Telegraph Hill

Schools

In the SE14 5LB postcode area, located within Telegraph Hill, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.0 mi	Primary	Edmund Waller Primary School	Community school	Good
0.3 mi	Primary	Kender Primary School	Community school	Good
0.3 mi	Primary	Hollydale Primary School	Community school	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Gellatly Local	Selden Road, Southwark, SE15 2DX
0.2 mi	Kender Express Food & Wine	Kender Street, Lewisham, SE14 5JR
0.3 mi	Londis	187-189 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DG
0.3 mi	One Stop	165-167 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DG
0.3 mi	New Cross Express	Casella Road, Lewisham, SE14 5DJ

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Telegraph at The Earl of Derby	87 Dennett's Road, London, SE14 5LW
0.2 mi	The Golden Anchor	16 Evelina Road, London, SE15 2DX
0.2 mi	Skehans	1 Kitto Road, London, SE14 5TW
0.3 mi	The Five Bells	155 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DJ
0.4 mi	The Hollydale Tavern	115 Hollydale Road, London, SE15 2TF

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Metro's	Lewisham Way, Lewisham, SE14 5AH
0.2 mi	Dinner for One Hundred	Kitto Road, Lewisham, SE14 5TY
0.2 mi	The Hill Station	Kitto Road, London, SE14 5TW
0.3 mi	The Rosemary	178 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5AA
0.3 mi	Perfect Fried Chicken	183 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DG

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Queens Road Pharmacy	389 Queen's Road, London, SE14 5HD

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.

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