Postcode SE15 1JW 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 very high crime levels, with around 121.6 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 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Bridgehouse Meadows.
New Cross Gate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,320 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.0% 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 140 ft away from SE15 1JW.
New Cross Gate near SE15 1JW 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 0.3 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 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Queens Road Peckham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Queens Road Peckham |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Eckington Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Eckington Gardens |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £396,250 in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £171,000 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 | 46 | £294,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £725,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £767,000 |
10 year median price trend in New Cross Gate
In the SE15 1JW postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE15 1JW
| 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 | The Food Warehouse | Sylvan Grove, Southwark, SE15 1PB | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Georges Newsagents | 909 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NL | Walking directions to Georges Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Old Kent Road, Southwark, SE15 2RP | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.
Elected local representatives for SE15 1JW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ruth Persian
New Cross Gate - Elected 7 May 2026
Wellington Gil
New Cross Gate - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.