SE14 5AD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on New Cross Road, 0.1km from New Cross Gate in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Telegraph Hill ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE14 5AD offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £367k, down 3.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE14 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00016918 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW CROSS ROAD, SE14 5AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW CROSS ROAD, SE14 5AD.
528
32
£ 57,800 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE14 5AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. SE14 5AD combines 73% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE14 5AD. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 380,000
5 sales · Mean £ 346,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE14 5AD is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kender Primary School
Deptford Green School
Edmund Waller Primary School
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
Childeric Primary School
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- COSTA COFFEE0.7 km
- Crumble Mania0.8 km
- Hamburguesas De Migue Ltd0.2 km
- Marali0.2 km
- New Cross Road Baptist Church1.0 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- New Cross House0.6 km
- Five Bells0.3 km
- New Cross Inn0.5 km
- New Cross Inn0.5 km
- Old Library Bar0.3 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Cash Counts (Londis)0.1 km
- Convenience Store0.9 km
- Eurest0.3 km
- Family Store0.3 km
- Gateway Supermarket0.4 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- American Bites Ltd0.1 km
- Beirut Canteen0.5 km
- Catania Pizzeria, Shake Stack and Burger City0.3 km
- Chick Chicken0.6 km
- Chinese Noodle Bar0.1 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- J Sainsbury PLC0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Cross Gate0.3 km
- Queens Road Peckham0.8 km
- New Cross0.9 km
Bus Stops
- New Cross Gate ELL Rail Station0.4 km
- New Cross Gate Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE145AD · Data under Open Government Licence