Postcode SE14 5XB 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 121.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 South Bermondsey, about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 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 10,358 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE14 5XB.
New Cross Gate near SE14 5XB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Queens Road Peckham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.5 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
| 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 5XB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 8, Thompson House, John Williams Close, London, SE14 5XB | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Flat 17, Thompson House, John Williams Close, London, SE14 5XB | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Flat 35, Tarplett House, John Williams Close, London, SE14 5XD | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Flat 5, Stunell House, John Williams Close, London, SE14 5XD | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Flat 2, Stunell House, John Williams Close, London, SE14 5XD | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the SE14 5XB postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 5XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | George's | 909 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NL | Walking directions to George's |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Chesterfield Way, Southwark, SE14 5BE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 840 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 813 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NX | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 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 5XB, 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 5XB records about 122 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 burglary.
The median sale price around SE14 5XB 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 5XB, including Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary (Good), Pilgrims' Way Primary School (Good) and Ilderton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE14 5XB is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 868 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE14 5XB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,358 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 5XB 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).