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SE14 5XF

John Williams Close

New Cross Gate

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Detailed insights for SE14 5XF

Overview

Postcode SE14 5XF 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 New Cross Gate, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deptford Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

New Cross Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in New Cross Gate is £67,464 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 222 ft away from SE14 5XF.

Flood risk

No risk

New Cross Gate near SE14 5XF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is New Cross Gate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE14 5XF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

New Cross Gate

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to New Cross Gate
0.6 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey
0.7 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE14 5XF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDeptford ParkMediumWalking directions to Deptford Park
0.1 miBridgehouse MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows
0.3 miFolkestone GardensMediumWalking directions to Folkestone Gardens

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
24,285.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.13(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.26(-6%)
Public order
14.69(+117%)
Vehicle crime
13.51(+44%)
Robbery
12.93(+263%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
75
34.72%
British
48
22.22%
African
36
16.67%
Caribbean
12
5.56%
Other
12
5.56%
Total population: 216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
54.21%
No qualifications
34
17.89%
Level 3 (A level)
19
10%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
5.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
4.74%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
68.14%
Owns with a mortgage
19
16.81%
Owns outright
10
8.85%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.65%
Social rents from council
2
1.77%
Total households: 113

Property prices in New Cross Gate

Median price£372,500
Price per sq ft£614
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £660K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Cross Gate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced23£770,000£703
Semi-Detached1£565,000£664
Flats41£270,000£571

10-year price trendmedian sale price in New Cross Gate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Cross Gate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for New Cross Gate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE14 5XF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE14 5XF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 2025Flat 16, Dalton House, John Williams Close, London, SE14 5XFFlatsLeasehold£335,000
03 Feb 2026Flat 11, Greene Court, 2, Samuel Close, London, SE14 5RPFlatsLeasehold£280,000
09 Dec 2025Flat 14, Donne House, 4, Samuel Close, London, SE14 5RPFlatsLeasehold£315,000
03 Nov 2025Flat 7, Greene Court, 2, Samuel Close, London, SE14 5RPFlatsLeasehold£270,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 11, Barnes House, John Williams Close, London, SE14 5XHFlatsLeasehold£350,000

Schools

In the SE14 5XF postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE14 5XF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHaberdashers' Hatcham PrimaryAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryIlderton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryPilgrims' Way Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 5XF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE14 5XF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miGeorge's909 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NLWalking directions to George's
0.4 miSainsbury's263d New Cross Road, London, SE14 5UQWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miLondisChesterfield Way, Southwark, SE14 5BEWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miPaylessNew Cross Road, Lewisham, SE14 5BAWalking directions to Payless
0.4 miFamily Store121 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DJWalking directions to Family Store

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 5XF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ruth Persian

New Cross Gate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Wellington Gil

New Cross Gate - 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
WardNew Cross GateE05013728
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New Cross GateE02000655
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 003AE01003297
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE14 5XF

Is SE14 5XF (New Cross Gate) safe?

The area around SE14 5XF 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.

What is the average house price near SE14 5XF?

The median sale price around SE14 5XF in New Cross Gate is £372,500 (about £614 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE14 5XF?

There are 20 schools close to SE14 5XF, including Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary (Good), Ilderton Primary School (Outstanding) and Pilgrims' Way Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE14 5XF?

The closest station to SE14 5XF is New Cross Gate in TfL zone 2, about 846 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE14 5XF?

SE14 5XF 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).

Who represents SE14 5XF (New Cross Gate) in Parliament and on the local council?

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