Postcode SE14 6HL is located in a major urban area, within the Deptford ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the New Cross & Deptford South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Cross & Deptford South is £58,869 per year. The nearest station is New Cross Gate, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deptford Park.
New Cross & Deptford South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,148 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross & Deptford South has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 75.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Cross & Deptford South is £58,869 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE14 6HL.
New Cross & Deptford South near SE14 6HL has very low 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 | 2,3 | Deptford Bridge | DLR | Walking directions to Deptford Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.2 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
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 6HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | Flat 13, Portland Court, Whitcher Close, London, SE14 6HS | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 18, Whitcher Close, London, SE14 6HS | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 18, Bawtree Road, London, SE14 6ET | Terraced | Freehold | £615,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 27, Ludwick Mews, London, SE14 6NF | Terraced | Freehold | £640,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 7, Bowerman Avenue, London, SE14 6JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £664,100 |
In the SE14 6HL postcode area, located within New Cross & Deptford South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 6HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Woodpecker Road Post Office | Chipley Street, Lewisham, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Woodpecker Road Post Office |
| 0 mi | Premier | Chipley Street, Lewisham, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0 mi | Kismet Fruit and Vegetables | 108 Woodpecker Road, London, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Kismet Fruit and Vegetables |
| 0.2 mi | Edwards Food & Wine | 171-173 Edward Street, London, SE14 6DS | Walking directions to Edwards Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Childers Street, Lewisham, SE8 5FW | Walking directions to Premier |
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 6HL, 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 6HL records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 theft from the person.
The median sale price around SE14 6HL in New Cross & Deptford South 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 6HL, including Deptford Green School (Good), Childeric Primary School (Good) and Clyde Nursery School. (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE14 6HL is New Cross Gate in TfL zone 2, about 604 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE14 6HL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,148 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 6HL 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).