Postcode SE14 5QN 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 Gate area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 182.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Cross Gate is £67,464 per year. The nearest station is New Cross Gate, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bridgehouse Meadows.
New Cross Gate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,031 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 182.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Cross Gate is £67,464 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from SE14 5QN.
New Cross Gate near SE14 5QN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is New Cross Gate located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Queens Road Peckham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Nunhead | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Nunhead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.5 mi | Fordham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fordham Park |
| 0.4 mi | Brimmington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brimmington Park |
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 5QN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | 29B, Casella Road, London, SE14 5QN | Flats | Leasehold | £388,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 20, Casella Road, London, SE14 5QL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £725,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Flat C, 109, New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DJ | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 29, Egmont Street, London, SE14 5QW | Terraced | Freehold | £817,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | Flat B, 29, Camplin Street, London, SE14 5QX | Flats | Leasehold | £515,000 |
In the SE14 5QN postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 5QN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Family Store | 121 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DJ | Walking directions to Family Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tottus Latin Shop | 133 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DJ | Walking directions to Tottus Latin Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Payless | New Cross Road, Lewisham, SE14 5BA | Walking directions to Payless |
| 0.1 mi | New Cross News | Casella Road, Lewisham, SE14 5DJ | Walking directions to New Cross News |
| 0.1 mi | JJ News | 138 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5BA | Walking directions to JJ News |
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 5QN, 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 5QN records about 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 burglary.
The median sale price around SE14 5QN in New Cross Gate 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 5QN, including Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary (Good), Kender Primary School (Good) and Childeric Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE14 5QN is New Cross Gate in TfL zone 2, about 486 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE14 5QN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,031 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 5QN 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).