Postcode SE14 6LU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Folkestone Gardens.
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 59.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 24 ft away from SE14 6LU.
New Cross & Deptford South near SE14 6LU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Deptford Bridge | DLR | Walking directions to Deptford Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Fordham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fordham Park |
| 0.3 mi | Margaret McMillan Park | Small | Walking directions to Margaret McMillan Park |
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 6LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | Flat D, Fordham House, 72, Clifton Rise, London, SE14 6JW | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Flat C, Fordham House, 72, Clifton Rise, London, SE14 6JW | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Lower Floor, 67, Childeric Road, London, SE14 6DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 2, Alexandra Street, London, SE14 6HU | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 27, Ludwick Mews, London, SE14 6NF | Terraced | Freehold | £640,000 |
In the SE14 6LU postcode area, located within New Cross & Deptford South, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE14 6LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Edwards Food & Wine | 171-173 Edward Street, London, SE14 6DS | Walking directions to Edwards Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | YIP Oriental Store | 361 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6AT | Walking directions to YIP Oriental Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 343-345 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6AT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | GSM Supermarket | New Cross Road, Lewisham, SE14 6EA | Walking directions to GSM Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Kismet Fruit and Vegetables | 108 Woodpecker Road, London, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Kismet Fruit and Vegetables |
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 6LU, 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 6LU 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 6LU 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 6LU, including Deptford Green School (Good), Childeric Primary School (Good) and Goldsmiths College, University of London. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE14 6LU is New Cross Gate in TfL zone 2, about 417 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE14 6LU 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 6LU 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).