Postcode SE16 3LP 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 118.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Cross Gate is £67,464 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Bridgehouse Meadows.
New Cross Gate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,320 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.7 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 low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £426,500 in New Cross Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 47 | £290,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £887,500 |
| Terraced | 27 | £767,000 |
10 year median price trend in New Cross Gate
In the SE16 3LP postcode area, located within New Cross Gate, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 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 | Nisa | 813 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NX | Walking directions to Nisa |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.