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SE14 5TT

Gellatly Road

Telegraph Hill

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Detailed insights for SE14 5TT

Overview

Postcode SE14 5TT 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 Nunhead, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Telegraph Hill Lower Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
32.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Telegraph Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,132 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Telegraph Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.1%

Approximately 32.1% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 240 ft away from SE14 5TT.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Nunhead located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE14 5TT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead
0.5 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham
0.6 mi

2

Brockley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Brockley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE14 5TT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTelegraph Hill Lower ParkSmallWalking directions to Telegraph Hill Lower Park
0.2 miTelegraph Hill Upper ParkSmallWalking directions to Telegraph Hill Upper Park
0.4 miNunhead GreenSmallWalking directions to Nunhead Green

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
12,259.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.52(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.72(-56%)
Vehicle crime
10.34(+10%)
Burglary
8.28(+51%)
Other theft
5.52(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
42.12%
African
37
12.67%
Caribbean
28
9.59%
Other White
26
8.9%
Other Black
17
5.82%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
51.93%
No qualifications
33
14.16%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.73%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
35
31.25%
Social rents from council
28
25%
Owns outright
23
20.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
13.39%
Other social rented
8
7.14%
Total households: 112

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 5TT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE14 5TT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 20258A, Gellatly Road, London, SE14 5TTFlatsLeasehold£390,000
04 Sept 202562, Gellatly Road, London, SE14 5TTTerracedFreehold£760,000
10 Jul 202598A, Gellatly Road, London, SE14 5TTDetachedFreehold£1,245,000
14 Apr 202531, Gellatly Road, London, SE14 5TUTerracedFreehold£945,000
28 Mar 20255, Gellatly Road, London, SE14 5TUTerracedFreehold£925,000

Schools

In the SE14 5TT postcode area, located within Telegraph Hill, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE14 5TT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHollydale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEdmund Waller Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHaberdashers' Hatcham Free SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 5TT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE14 5TT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGellatly LocalSelden Road, Southwark, SE15 2DXWalking directions to Gellatly Local
0.1 miLondis60-62 Gibbon Road, London, SE15 3XEWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miJulian supermarket137 Brayards Road, London, SE15 2BXWalking directions to Julian supermarket
0.4 minunhead express2 Kirkwood Road, London, SE15 3XXWalking directions to nunhead express
0.4 miKender Express Food & Wine221 Kender Street, London, SE14 5JQWalking directions to Kender Express Food & Wine

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 5TT, 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 006EE01003343
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE14 5TT

Is SE14 5TT (Telegraph Hill) safe?

The area around SE14 5TT records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5TT?

The median sale price around SE14 5TT 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 5TT?

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

What is the nearest station to SE14 5TT?

The closest station to SE14 5TT is Nunhead in TfL zone 2, about 219 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE14 5TT?

SE14 5TT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,132 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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