Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE14 5BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE14 5BF.

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Population

528

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 57,800 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE14 5BF 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 73% economic activity and an average age of 32, SE14 5BF is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE14 5BF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.2km from New Cross Gate in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Telegraph Hill ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SE14 5BF 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE14 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00016918 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE14 5BF. 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

White / British66.5%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed15.4%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE14 5BF is moderate at 67 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.

Violence and sexual offences228
Anti-social behaviour170
Burglary48
Other theft47
Public order45

school Local Schools

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Kender Primary School

Good419 pupils0.4 km
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Edmund Waller Primary School

Good425 pupils0.4 km
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Deptford Green School

Good872 pupils0.5 km
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St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

Good194 pupils0.5 km
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Childeric Primary School

Good429 pupils0.6 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary

418 pupils0.7 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham College

Good1411 pupils0.7 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School

Outstanding407 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Thuy Tay Cafe0.8 km
  • Exclusive Restaurant and Bar0.8 km
  • Hong Kong City0.7 km
  • COSTA COFFEE0.7 km
  • Crumble Mania0.8 km
  • + 63 more
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Georges Newsagent0.8 km
  • Cash Counts (Londis)0.1 km
  • Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Eurest0.3 km
  • Family Store0.3 km
  • + 39 more
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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
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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 Bar0.2 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • J Sainsbury PLC0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
  • Sainsbury1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Cross Gate0.3 km
  • Queens Road Peckham0.9 km
  • New Cross0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • New Cross Gate ELL Rail Station0.4 km
  • New Cross Gate Rail Station0.4 km