Postcode SE14 5LD 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Telegraph Hill is £72,619 per year. The nearest station is Nunhead located about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Telegraph Hill Lower Park.
Telegraph Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,904 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Telegraph Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.2% 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.
The average income per household in Telegraph Hill is £72,619 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE14 5LD.
Telegraph Hill near SE14 5LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Nunhead located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Nunhead | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Nunhead |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Queens Road Peckham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Telegraph Hill Lower Park | Medium | Walking directions to Telegraph Hill Lower Park |
| 0.3 mi | Telegraph Hill Upper Park | Small | Walking directions to Telegraph Hill Upper Park |
| 0.4 mi | Eckington Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Eckington Gardens |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in Telegraph Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 87 | £460,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £720,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £925,000 |
10 year median price trend in Telegraph Hill
In the SE14 5LD postcode area, located within Telegraph Hill, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 5LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kender Express Food & Wine | Kender Street, Lewisham, SE14 5JR | Walking directions to Kender Express Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Gellatly Local | Selden Road, Southwark, SE15 2DX | Walking directions to Gellatly Local |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 187-189 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 165-167 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | New Cross Express | Casella Road, Lewisham, SE14 5DJ | Walking directions to New Cross Express |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.