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SE16 2QH

Marley Street

New Cross Gate

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Overview

Postcode SE16 2QH is located in a major urban area, within the New Cross Gate ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Silwood & Pepys area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Silwood & Pepys is £80,087 per year. The nearest station is Surrey Quays, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southwark Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
79%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Silwood & Pepys has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,280 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Silwood & Pepys has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

79%

Approximately 79.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Silwood & Pepys is £80,087 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 308 ft away from SE16 2QH.

Flood risk

Very low

Silwood & Pepys near SE16 2QH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Surrey Quays located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 2QH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Surrey Quays

Overground

Walking directions to Surrey Quays
0.3 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey
0.6 mi

2

Canada Water

Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to Canada Water

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 2QH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSouthwark ParkLargeWalking directions to Southwark Park
0.5 miDeptford ParkMediumWalking directions to Deptford Park
0.5 miBridgehouse MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows

Area Profile

Population
550
Population density
20,676.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.07(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.03(-66%)
Vehicle crime
9.03(-4%)
Robbery
6.02(+69%)
Drugs
5.52(-11%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
180
32.85%
British
128
23.36%
Other Asian
49
8.94%
Other Black
41
7.48%
Caribbean
40
7.3%
Total population: 548

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
34.33%
No qualifications
113
26.04%
Level 3 (A level)
67
15.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
7.83%
Total 16+ residents: 434

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
121
72.46%
Shared ownership
19
11.38%
Social rents from council
11
6.59%
Owns with a mortgage
9
5.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
2.99%
Total households: 167

Property prices in New Cross Gate

Median price£372,500
Price per sq ft£614
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £660K

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.

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
Terraced23£770,000£703
Semi-Detached1£565,000£664
Flats41£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£763,500
2026£236,500£790,000
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£686
2026£553£722
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 202574, St Helena Road, London, SE16 2QXFlatsLeasehold£330,000
20 Feb 202657, Millender Walk, London, SE16 2BNFlatsLeasehold£340,000
12 May 2026Flat 37, Tissington Court, Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2AQFlatsLeasehold£353,000
20 Mar 2026Flat E, 30, Goldsworthy Gardens, London, SE16 2TBFlatsLeasehold£308,750
28 Mar 2025Flat D, 5, Goldsworthy Gardens, London, SE16 2TBFlatsLeasehold£430,000

Schools

In the SE16 2QH postcode area, located within Silwood & Pepys, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 2QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRotherhithe Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableCavendish SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableMarathon Science SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 2QH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 2QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutter173-175 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BEWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miNews-Food-Wine185 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BEWalking directions to News-Food-Wine
0.2 miLidl159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5ABWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miPresco209-213 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BAWalking directions to Presco
0.2 miSurrey Meat And Grocery StoreLower Road, Southwark, SE16 2UFWalking directions to Surrey Meat And Grocery Store

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 SE16 2QH, 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)Silwood & PepysE02000653
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 001BE01003245
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2005-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 2QH

Is SE16 2QH (Silwood & Pepys) safe?

The area around SE16 2QH records about 65 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE16 2QH?

The median sale price around SE16 2QH in Silwood & Pepys is £372,500 (about £614 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE16 2QH?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 2QH, including Rotherhithe Primary School, Cavendish School (Requires improvement) and Marathon Science School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 2QH?

The closest station to SE16 2QH is Surrey Quays in TfL zone 2, about 413 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 2QH?

SE16 2QH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,280 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE16 2QH (Silwood & Pepys) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE16 2QH 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).