Postcode SE15 1EY 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 moderate crime levels, with around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Cross Gate is £67,464 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Bridgehouse Meadows.
New Cross Gate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,226 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross Gate has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 71.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 173 ft away from SE15 1EY.
New Cross Gate near SE15 1EY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.4 mi | Brimmington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brimmington Park |
| 0.4 mi | Eckington Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Eckington Gardens |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £426,500 in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 47 | £290,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £887,500 |
| Terraced | 27 | £767,000 |
10 year median price trend in New Cross Gate
In the SE15 1EY postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE15 1EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 813 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NX | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Food Market | 811 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NX | Walking directions to Food Market |
| 0.3 mi | Georges Newsagents | 909 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NL | Walking directions to Georges Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Sylvan Grove, Southwark, SE15 1PB | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Chesterfield Way, Southwark, SE14 5BE | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.