Postcode SE14 5RQ 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below 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 0.4 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,349 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
New Cross Gate has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 135 ft away from SE14 5RQ.
New Cross Gate near SE14 5RQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Queens Road Peckham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Fordham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fordham 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 5RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May 2025 | 82, Joseph Hardcastle Close, London, SE14 5RQ | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 90, Joseph Hardcastle Close, London, SE14 5RQ | Flats | Leasehold | £332,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 75, Brocklehurst Street, London, SE14 5QS | Terraced | Freehold | £670,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 23, Cold Blow Lane, London, SE14 5RB | Terraced | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | 11, Cold Blow Lane, London, SE14 5RB | Flats | Leasehold | £298,500 |
In the SE14 5RQ 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 5RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 263d New Cross Road, London, SE14 5UQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Chipley Street, Lewisham, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Woodpecker Road Post Office | Chipley Street, Lewisham, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Woodpecker Road Post Office |
| 0.3 mi | Kismet Fruit and Vegetables | 108 Woodpecker Road, London, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Kismet Fruit and Vegetables |
| 0.3 mi | Payless | New Cross Road, Lewisham, SE14 5BA | Walking directions to Payless |
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 5RQ, 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 5RQ 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 burglary.
The median sale price around SE14 5RQ 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 5RQ, including Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary (Good), Childeric Primary School (Good) and Deptford Green School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE14 5RQ is New Cross Gate in TfL zone 2, about 605 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE14 5RQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,349 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 5RQ 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).