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SE14 5NP

Arbuthnot Road

Telegraph Hill

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Detailed insights for SE14 5NP

Overview

Postcode SE14 5NP 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 New Cross Gate, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Telegraph Hill Lower Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Telegraph Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,775 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Telegraph Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 55 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.4%

Approximately 12.4% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is New Cross Gate located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE14 5NP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

New Cross Gate

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to New Cross Gate
0.5 mi

2

Brockley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Brockley
0.5 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE14 5NP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miTelegraph Hill Lower ParkSmallWalking directions to Telegraph Hill Lower Park
0.3 miTelegraph Hill Upper ParkSmallWalking directions to Telegraph Hill Upper Park
0.5 miLuxmore GardensSmallWalking directions to Luxmore Gardens

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
10,541.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.25(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.91(-41%)
Vehicle crime
7.95(-15%)
Other theft
7.23(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.62(-37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
183
54.3%
Other White
45
13.35%
African
20
5.93%
Other Black
15
4.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
3.56%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
210
75.27%
Level 3 (A level)
25
8.96%
No qualifications
18
6.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
4.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
3.23%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
39.31%
Owns with a mortgage
48
33.1%
Owns outright
16
11.03%
Other social rented
12
8.28%
Social rents from council
6
4.14%
Total households: 145

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 5NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE14 5NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jan 202634A, Arbuthnot Road, London, SE14 5NPFlatsLeasehold£418,000
19 Feb 202641, Ommaney Road, London, SE14 5NSTerracedFreehold£1,490,000
09 Feb 202631A, Ommaney Road, London, SE14 5NSFlatsLeasehold£323,000
20 Mar 202656C, Jerningham Road, London, SE14 5NWFlatsLeasehold£560,000
29 Oct 202546, Jerningham Road, London, SE14 5NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,655,000

Schools

In the SE14 5NP postcode area, located within Telegraph Hill, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE14 5NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHaberdashers' Hatcham Free SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryHaberdashers' Hatcham CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEdmund Waller Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE14 5NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondis187-189 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DGWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miSainsbury'sJerningham Road, Lewisham, SE14 5PLWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miHibah Food Centre175-175A New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DGWalking directions to Hibah Food Centre
0.4 miOne Stop165-167 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DGWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miHuong Que168 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5AAWalking directions to Huong Que

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 5NP, 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 006DE01003341
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE14 5NP

Is SE14 5NP (Telegraph Hill) safe?

The area around SE14 5NP records about 55 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 5NP?

The median sale price around SE14 5NP 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 5NP?

There are 20 schools close to SE14 5NP, including Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School (Outstanding), Haberdashers' Hatcham College (Good) and Edmund Waller Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE14 5NP?

The closest station to SE14 5NP is New Cross Gate in TfL zone 2, about 540 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE14 5NP?

SE14 5NP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,775 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE14 5NP 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).