Postcode SE14 6BW is located in a major urban area, within the Deptford 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 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Folkestone Gardens.
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 58.5% 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 86 ft away from SE14 6BW.
New Cross Gate near SE14 6BW 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Queens Road Peckham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Fordham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fordham Park |
| 0.5 mi | Evelyn Green | Small | Walking directions to Evelyn Green |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £622 per square foot) in Deptford area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £660,000 | £547 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £562,500 | £706 |
| Terraced | 20 | £548,250 | £778 |
| Flats | 79 | £372,500 | £608 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320,500 | £450,000 |
| 2017 | £350,000 | £547,500 |
| 2018 | £407,500 | £493,750 |
| 2019 | £420,000 | £480,000 |
| 2020 | £427,475 | £525,000 |
| 2021 | £390,000 | £537,500 |
| 2022 | £423,500 | £610,000 |
| 2023 | £392,500 | £598,750 |
| 2024 | £336,500 | £595,750 |
| 2025 | £380,500 | £512,500 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £608,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £607 | £575 |
| 2017 | £624 | £552 |
| 2018 | £567 | £518 |
| 2019 | £647 | £628 |
| 2020 | £681 | £668 |
| 2021 | £627 | £583 |
| 2022 | £644 | £604 |
| 2023 | £632 | £589 |
| 2024 | £603 | £677 |
| 2025 | £615 | £770 |
| 2026 | £593 | £682 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE14 6BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2026 | 9, Silver Close, London, SE14 6DF | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 59, Southerngate Way, London, SE14 6DW | Terraced | Freehold | £666,092 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 78, Southerngate Way, London, SE14 6DW | Terraced | Freehold | £462,500 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 73, Southerngate Way, London, SE14 6DW | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 5, Southerngate Way, London, SE14 6DN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £562,500 |
In the SE14 6BW postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 6BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 263d New Cross Road, London, SE14 5UQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 277;279;281 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6AS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Gateway Supermarket | 269 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6AR | Walking directions to Gateway Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Jerningham Road, Lewisham, SE14 5PL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | GSM Supermarket | New Cross Road, Lewisham, SE14 6EA | Walking directions to GSM Supermarket |
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 6BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Jenkins
Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026
Hau-Yu Tam
Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026
Heather Farnworth
Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE14 6BW 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 6BW in New Cross Gate is £425,000 (about £622 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE14 6BW, including Childeric Primary School (Good), St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School (Good) and Deptford Green School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE14 6BW is New Cross Gate in TfL zone 2, about 214 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE14 6BW 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 6BW is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Daniel Jenkins (Green Party), Hau-Yu Tam (Green Party) and Heather Farnworth (Green Party).