SE14 5AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Reaston Street, 0.3km from St. Pauls in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within New Cross Gate ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
The people who live in SE14 5AW are typical of 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. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £305k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SE14 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00182546 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REASTON STREET, SE14 5AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REASTON STREET, SE14 5AW.
184
32
£ 52,000 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE14 5AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
49% of SE14 5AW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE14 5AW. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 230,000
4 sales · Mean £ 220,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE14 5AW is moderate at 56 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
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary
Kender Primary School
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Deptford Green School
Childeric Primary School
Edmund Waller Primary School
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
Ilderton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The beer rebellion0.8 km
- New Cross House0.9 km
- Five Bells0.2 km
- New Cross Inn0.8 km
- New Cross Inn0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Mamma dough0.7 km
- Peckham cellars0.7 km
- Hamburguesas De Migue Ltd0.3 km
- Marali0.3 km
- 7 Burgers0.8 km
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury0.9 km
- Lidl uk gmbh0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- J Sainsbury PLC0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Golden noodle0.7 km
- Morleys fried chicken0.7 km
- Tops caribbean0.7 km
- American Bites Ltd0.4 km
- Beirut Canteen0.8 km
- + 76 more
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Cash Counts (Londis)0.4 km
- Eurest0.5 km
- Family Store0.2 km
- Gateway Supermarket0.7 km
- Goldsmith Wine1.0 km
- + 50 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Cross Gate0.6 km
- Queens Road Peckham0.7 km
- New Cross Station1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE145AW · Data under Open Government Licence