Postcode SE15 1PQ 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 average crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Cross Gate is £67,464 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bridgehouse Meadows.
New Cross Gate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,220 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross Gate has an average crime rate, with approximately 67 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.9% 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 256 ft away from SE15 1PQ.
New Cross Gate near SE15 1PQ 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Brimmington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brimmington Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 (about £614 per square foot) in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £171,000 up to £985,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 23 | £770,000 | £703 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £565,000 | £664 |
| Flats | 41 | £270,000 | £571 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £763,500 |
| 2026 | £236,500 | £790,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £686 |
| 2026 | £553 | £722 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE15 1PQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025 | Flat 12, Aspen House, 19, Sharratt Street, London, SE15 1EY | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | Flat 17, Dover House, 11, Lovelinch Close, London, SE15 1HE | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Flat 5, Richborough House, 21, Sharratt Street, London, SE15 1PH | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | Flat 3, Richborough House, 21, Sharratt Street, London, SE15 1PH | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2025 | Flat 12, Lamberhurst House, 13, Lovelinch Close, London, SE15 1HF | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 |
In the SE15 1PQ postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE15 1PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | George's | 909 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NL | Walking directions to George's |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 813 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NX | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 840 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 SE15 1PQ, 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
The area around SE15 1PQ records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 burglary.
The median sale price around SE15 1PQ in New Cross Gate is £372,500 (about £614 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE15 1PQ, including Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary (Good), Ilderton Primary School (Outstanding) and Pilgrims' Way Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE15 1PQ is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 675 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE15 1PQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,220 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 SE15 1PQ 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).