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SE14 5LP

Wild Goose Drive

Telegraph Hill

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Overview

Postcode SE14 5LP 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 low crime levels, with around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Telegraph Hill is £72,619 per year. The nearest station is Queens Road Peckham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Brimmington Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
60.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Telegraph Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,546 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Telegraph Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.3%

Approximately 60.3% 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 per household in Telegraph Hill is £72,619 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from SE14 5LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Telegraph Hill near SE14 5LP 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 Queens Road Peckham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE14 5LP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham
0.4 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead
0.5 mi

2

New Cross Gate

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to New Cross Gate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE14 5LP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBrimmington ParkMediumWalking directions to Brimmington Park
0.3 miTelegraph Hill Lower ParkSmallWalking directions to Telegraph Hill Lower Park
0.4 miTelegraph Hill Upper ParkSmallWalking directions to Telegraph Hill Upper Park

Area Profile

Population
376
Population density
10,596.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.09(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.43(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.1(+24%)
Burglary
4.74(-13%)
Drugs
3.55(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
105
28.3%
Caribbean
93
25.07%
African
72
19.41%
Other Black
16
4.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
4.31%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
44.25%
Level 3 (A level)
52
18.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.63%
No qualifications
31
10.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.67%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
41.27%
Other social rented
24
19.05%
Owns with a mortgage
22
17.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.32%
Owns outright
9
7.14%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Telegraph Hill

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£701
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£391K – £713K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £701 per square foot) in Telegraph Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Telegraph Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£1,380,000£830
Detached1£1,245,000£751
Terraced37£940,000£716
Flats88£433,750£673

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Telegraph Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Telegraph Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£392,500£520,000£663,750
2017£395,000£935,000£775,000
2018£370,000£1,100,000£760,000
2019£407,500£1,090,000£680,000
2020£435,000£1,202,000£810,000
2021£435,000£935,000£800,000
2022£450,000£1,062,500£927,650
2023£407,500£1,335,000£835,000
2024£437,500£1,050,000£818,250
2025£450,000£1,410,000£925,000
2026£427,500£1,160,000£940,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Telegraph Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Telegraph Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£612£509£576
2017£634£578£551
2018£572£646£620
2019£617£603£619
2020£639£557£650
2021£643£697£643
2022£679£672£719
2023£662£640£674
2024£636£693£679
2025£668£815£754
2026£674£810£686
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Telegraph Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Telegraph Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE14 5LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE14 5LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 202619, Swallow Close, London, SE14 5LZTerracedFreehold£675,000
10 Feb 202648A, Waller Road, London, SE14 5LAFlatsLeasehold£570,000
30 Jan 202620, Waller Road, London, SE14 5LATerracedFreehold£1,285,000
05 Dec 202540A, Waller Road, London, SE14 5LATerracedLeasehold£550,000
01 Aug 202562B, Waller Road, London, SE14 5LAFlatsLeasehold£650,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE14 5LP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEdmund Waller Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryKender Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe St Thomas the Apostle CollegeVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 5LP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE14 5LP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKender Express Food & Wine221 Kender Street, London, SE14 5JQWalking directions to Kender Express Food & Wine
0.2 miGellatly LocalSelden Road, Southwark, SE15 2DXWalking directions to Gellatly Local
0.2 miHuong Que168 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5AAWalking directions to Huong Que
0.2 miLondis187-189 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DGWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miHibah Food Centre175-175A New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DGWalking directions to Hibah Food Centre

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 5LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Becky Sanders

Telegraph Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Kate Anderson

Telegraph Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Nick Torry

Telegraph Hill - 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
WardTelegraph HillE05013732
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Telegraph HillE02000658
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 006BE01003339
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE14 5LP

Is SE14 5LP (Telegraph Hill) safe?

The area around SE14 5LP 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE14 5LP?

The median sale price around SE14 5LP in Telegraph Hill is £500,000 (about £701 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE14 5LP?

There are 20 schools close to SE14 5LP, including Edmund Waller Primary School (Good), Kender Primary School (Good) and The St Thomas the Apostle College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE14 5LP?

The closest station to SE14 5LP is Queens Road Peckham in TfL zone 2, about 519 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE14 5LP?

SE14 5LP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,546 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE14 5LP (Telegraph Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE14 5LP is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Becky Sanders (Green Party), Kate Anderson (Green Party) and Nick Torry (Green Party).