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SE14 9ER

Lewisham Way

New Cross Gate

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Detailed insights for SE14 9ER

Overview

Postcode SE14 9ER is located in a major urban area, within the New Cross Gate area 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 182.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Cross Gate is £67,464 per year. The median sale price in New Cross Gate is £379,000 (around £640 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £242,750 and £671,875. The nearest station is New Cross Gate, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Fordham Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

New Cross Gate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,031 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

New Cross Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 182.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.3%

Approximately 25.3% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from SE14 9ER.

Flood risk

N/A

New Cross Gate near SE14 9ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is New Cross Gate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE14 9ER
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

New Cross Gate

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to New Cross Gate
0.5 mi

2

Queens Road Peckham

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham
0.6 mi

2

Nunhead

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Nunhead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE14 9ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFordham ParkMediumWalking directions to Fordham Park
0.4 miTelegraph Hill Lower ParkSmallWalking directions to Telegraph Hill Lower Park
0.2 miEckington GardensSmallWalking directions to Eckington Gardens

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
14,509.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.09(+148%)
Anti-social behaviour
73.74(+175%)
Other theft
16.76(+47%)
Theft from the person
15.08(+61%)
Public order
15.08(+123%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
139
37.47%
Other
51
13.75%
African
38
10.24%
Other White
29
7.82%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
7.28%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
167
51.38%
Level 3 (A level)
53
16.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
12.62%
No qualifications
33
10.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
4.31%
Total 16+ residents: 325

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
41.33%
Owns with a mortgage
33
22%
Social rents from council
27
18%
Owns outright
11
7.33%
Other social rented
11
7.33%
Total households: 150

Property prices in New Cross Gate

Median price: £379,000
Price per sq ft: £640
Sales (last 12 months): 64
Typical range (middle 50%): £243K – £672K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £379,000 (about £640 per square foot) in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 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
Terraced25£750,000£718
Semi-Detached1£565,000£664
Flats38£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£760,000
2026£246,500£740,000
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£688
2026£553£675
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 9ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE14 9ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 202513, Hatcham Park Mews, London, SE14 5QATerracedFreehold£650,000
27 Feb 2026194C, New Cross Road, London, SE14 5ADFlatsLeasehold£382,500
06 Feb 2026Flat 15, The Electric Empire, 182, New Cross Road, London, SE14 5AHFlatsLeasehold£140,000
29 Jul 2025180E, New Cross Road, London, SE14 5AAFlatsLeasehold£320,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 19, Fairlawn Mansions, New Cross Road, London, SE14 5PHFlatsLeasehold£490,000

Schools

In the SE14 9ER postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SE14 9ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryKender Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimarySt James's Hatcham Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimaryEdmund Waller Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE14 9ER

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE14 9ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondis187-189 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DGWalking directions to Londis
0 miHibah Food Centre175-175A New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DGWalking directions to Hibah Food Centre
0.1 miOne Stop165-167 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DGWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 miHuong Que168 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5AAWalking directions to Huong Que
0.1 miJJ News138 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5BAWalking directions to JJ News

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 9ER, 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 003BE01003299
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2021-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE14 9ER

Is SE14 9ER (New Cross Gate) safe?

The area around SE14 9ER records about 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SE14 9ER?

The median sale price around SE14 9ER in New Cross Gate is £379,000 (about £640 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE14 9ER?

There are 20 schools close to SE14 9ER, including Kender Primary School (Good), St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School (Good) and Edmund Waller Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE14 9ER?

The closest station to SE14 9ER is New Cross Gate in TfL zone 2, about 357 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE14 9ER?

SE14 9ER scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,031 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE14 9ER (New Cross Gate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE14 9ER 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).