Postcode SE14 5RL is located in a major urban area, within the New Cross Gate ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Silwood & Pepys area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Silwood & Pepys is £80,087 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deptford Park.
Silwood & Pepys has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Silwood & Pepys has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Silwood & Pepys is £80,087 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 53 ft away from SE14 5RL.
Silwood & Pepys near SE14 5RL has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £371,250 (about £619 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 | 40 | £265,000 | £562 |
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 5RL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2026 | 46, Greenland Mews, London, SE8 5JW | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 43, Greenland Mews, London, SE8 5JW | Terraced | Freehold | £490,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 39, Greenland Mews, London, SE8 5JW | Terraced | Freehold | £337,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2026 | 23, Greenland Mews, London, SE8 5JN | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 27, Greenland Mews, London, SE8 5JN | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 |
In the SE14 5RL postcode area, located within Silwood & Pepys, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 5RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Food Mart | 276 Lower Road, London, SE8 5DJ | Walking directions to Food Mart |
| 0.3 mi | China Ark Market | Unit K Gothenburg Court, Bailey St, London, SE8 5EY | Walking directions to China Ark Market |
| 0.4 mi | ASDA Express | Lewisham, SE8 5FZ | Walking directions to ASDA Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Mary Rose Square, Lewisham, SE8 5FA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 5RL, 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 5RL records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE14 5RL in Silwood & Pepys is £371,250 (about £619 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE14 5RL, including Twin Oaks Primary School (Good), Marathon Science School (Inadequate) and Deptford Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE14 5RL is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 718 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE14 5RL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,407 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 5RL 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).