SE14 5BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Cross Road, 0.3km from St. Pauls in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Telegraph Hill ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE14 5BQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. 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 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00016881 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW CROSS ROAD, SE14 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW CROSS ROAD, SE14 5BQ.
396
34
£ 57,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in SE14 5BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE14 5BQ. The average age is 33.9. 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
£ 340,000
3 sales · Mean £ 303,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE14 5BQ is moderate at 59 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
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
The St Thomas the Apostle College
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
John Donne Primary School
Camelot Primary School
Edmund Waller Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Julian supermarket0.9 km
- Peckham food and wine1.0 km
- GELLATLY SUPERMARKET1.0 km
- Barra Barcelona (unit 15)0.4 km
- Argos Ltd0.7 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The beer rebellion0.5 km
- The copper tap1.0 km
- The golden anchor0.9 km
- The Rose Inn0.8 km
- Mystique uk ltd (prince of wales)0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Mamma dough0.5 km
- Peckham cellars0.5 km
- Lina cucina ltd0.9 km
- Peppeckish1.0 km
- 3KOBROS1.0 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury0.6 km
- Lidl uk gmbh0.6 km
- J Sainsbury PLC0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
78 nearby- Golden noodle0.5 km
- Morleys fried chicken0.5 km
- Pauline spicy corner0.8 km
- Tops caribbean0.5 km
- Corner fish bar0.8 km
- + 73 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queens Road Peckham0.5 km
- New Cross Gate0.8 km
- Peckham1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE145BQ · Data under Open Government Licence