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SE16 2ST

New Cross Gate

Lewisham

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Detailed insights for SE16 2ST

Overview

Postcode SE16 2ST 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, in line with 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 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deptford Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

New Cross Gate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,358 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

New Cross Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.1%

Approximately 17.1% 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 rail, approximately 61 ft away from SE16 2ST.

Flood risk

No risk

New Cross Gate near SE16 2ST has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE16 2ST
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

South Bermondsey

Southern

Walking directions to South Bermondsey
0.4 mi

2

Surrey Quays

Overground

Walking directions to Surrey Quays
0.7 mi

2

Canada Water

Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to Canada Water

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE16 2ST
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDeptford ParkMediumWalking directions to Deptford Park
0.4 miBridgehouse MeadowsMediumWalking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows
0.3 miBramcote NatureSmallWalking directions to Bramcote Nature

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
1,227.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.13(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.26(-6%)
Public order
14.69(+117%)
Vehicle crime
13.51(+44%)
Robbery
12.93(+263%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
79
25%
African
67
21.2%
British
61
19.3%
Caribbean
31
9.81%
Other
23
7.28%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
45.74%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.5%
No qualifications
39
15.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.36%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
90
56.96%
Owns with a mortgage
24
15.19%
Other social rented
23
14.56%
Owns outright
9
5.7%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.43%
Total households: 158

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2ST.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 2ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Aug 2025Flat 4, 49, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2AUFlatsLeasehold£430,000
24 Jun 2025Flat 6, 49, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2AUFlatsLeasehold£372,500
20 Mar 2026Flat E, 30, Goldsworthy Gardens, London, SE16 2TBFlatsLeasehold£308,750
28 Mar 2025Flat D, 5, Goldsworthy Gardens, London, SE16 2TBFlatsLeasehold£430,000
11 Apr 2025Flat 1, 53, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2AWFlatsLeasehold£290,000

Schools

In the SE16 2ST postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE16 2ST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryIlderton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryRotherhithe Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCavendish SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE16 2ST

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE16 2ST
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 miPresco209-213 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BAWalking directions to Presco
0.3 miPremierIlderton Road, Southwark, SE16 3JUWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miLidl159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5ABWalking directions to Lidl

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 2ST, 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 003AE01003297
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE16 2ST

Is SE16 2ST (New Cross Gate) safe?

The area around SE16 2ST records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near SE16 2ST?

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

What schools are near SE16 2ST?

There are 20 schools close to SE16 2ST, including Ilderton Primary School (Outstanding), Rotherhithe Primary School and Cavendish School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE16 2ST?

The closest station to SE16 2ST is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 292 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE16 2ST?

SE16 2ST scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,358 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE16 2ST (New Cross Gate) in Parliament and on the local council?

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