Postcode SE14 5SW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Telegraph Hill is £57,800 per year. The nearest station is Nunhead located about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Telegraph Hill Lower Park.
Telegraph Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,904 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Telegraph Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 82.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Telegraph Hill is £57,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 161 ft away from SE14 5SW.
Telegraph Hill near SE14 5SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Nunhead located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Nunhead | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Nunhead |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Brockley | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Brockley |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Queens Road Peckham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Telegraph Hill Lower Park | Medium | Walking directions to Telegraph Hill Lower Park |
| 0.1 mi | Telegraph Hill Upper Park | Small | Walking directions to Telegraph Hill Upper Park |
| 0.4 mi | Nunhead Green | Small | Walking directions to Nunhead Green |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Telegraph Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £1,773,200.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 85 | £460,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £735,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £895,000 |
10 year median price trend in Telegraph Hill
In the SE14 5SW postcode area, located within Telegraph Hill, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 5SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 60-62 Gibbon Road, London, SE15 3XE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Gellatly Local | Selden Road, Southwark, SE15 2DX | Walking directions to Gellatly Local |
| 0.3 mi | St Asaph's Food & Wine | Avignon Road, Lewisham, SE4 2JN | Walking directions to St Asaph's Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | nunhead express | 2 Kirkwood Road, London, SE15 3XX | Walking directions to nunhead express |
| 0.4 mi | Julian supermarket | 137 Brayards Road, London, SE15 2BX | Walking directions to Julian supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.