Postcode SE16 3LF is located in a major urban area, within the New Cross Gate area 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 median sale price in New Cross Gate is £370,000 (around £640 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £242,250 and £667,500. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bridgehouse Meadows.
New Cross Gate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,358 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% 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 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.
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 118 ft away from SE16 3LF.
New Cross Gate near SE16 3LF 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.5 mi | Shuttleworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Shuttleworth Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bramcote Nature | Small | Walking directions to Bramcote Nature |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £640 per square foot) in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £985,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 24 | £725,000 | £724 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £565,000 | £664 |
| Flats | 37 | £270,000 | £576 |
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 | £760,000 |
| 2026 | £246,500 | £740,000 |
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 | £688 |
| 2026 | £553 | £675 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE16 3LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2025 | Flat 4, 49, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2AU | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | Flat 6, 49, Silwood Street, London, SE16 2AU | Flats | Leasehold | £372,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Flat P, 15, Eugenia Road, London, SE16 2RU | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat E, 30, Goldsworthy Gardens, London, SE16 2TB | Flats | Leasehold | £308,750 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 13, Warlingham House, Varcoe Road, London, SE16 3DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the SE16 3LF postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Ilderton Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. | |
Ilderton Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jun 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Cavendish School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. | |
Cavendish School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Mar 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2019. | |
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2019
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE16 3LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Ilderton Road, Southwark, SE16 3JU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Presco | 209-213 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BA | Walking directions to Presco |
| 0.3 mi | News-Food-Wine | 185 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to News-Food-Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 173-175 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 78 Galleywall Road, London, SE16 3PB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 SE16 3LF, 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 SE16 3LF 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 public order.
The median sale price around SE16 3LF in New Cross Gate is £370,000 (about £640 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE16 3LF, including Ilderton Primary School (Outstanding), Cavendish School (Good) and Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE16 3LF is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 173 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE16 3LF 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).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE16 3LF 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).