Postcode SE16 3LP 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 £379,000 (around £640 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £242,750 and £671,875. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 319 ft away from SE16 3LP.
New Cross Gate near SE16 3LP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.2 mi | Bramcote Nature | Small | Walking directions to Bramcote Nature |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £379,000 (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 | 25 | £750,000 | £718 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £565,000 | £664 |
| Flats | 38 | £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 | £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 3LP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2026 | Flat 13, Reculver House, 4, Lovelinch Close, London, SE15 1JW | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 6, Deal House, 5, Lovelinch Close, London, SE15 1EX | Flats | Leasehold | £460,000 | |
| 01 Jun 2026 | Flat 12, Penshurst House, 6, Lovelinch Close, London, SE15 1JX | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 39, Bridge Meadows, London, SE14 5SU | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Flat 13, Eynsford House, 9, Lovelinch Close, London, SE15 1HD | Flats | Leasehold | £186,000 |
In the SE16 3LP postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 15 primary and 1 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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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2023. | |
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Nov 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Pilgrims' Way Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2015. | |
Pilgrims' Way Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Jul 2015
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13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE16 3LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Ilderton Road, Southwark, SE16 3JU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Presco | 209-213 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BA | Walking directions to Presco |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 173-175 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | News-Food-Wine | 185 Rotherhithe New Road, London, SE16 2BE | Walking directions to News-Food-Wine |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Sylvan Grove, Southwark, SE15 1PB | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 3LP, 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 3LP 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 3LP in New Cross Gate is £379,000 (about £640 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE16 3LP, including Ilderton Primary School (Outstanding), Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary (Good) and Pilgrims' Way Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE16 3LP is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 434 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE16 3LP 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 3LP 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).