Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

POMEROY STREET, SE14 5BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POMEROY STREET, SE14 5BX.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 57,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 66% social renting, SE14 5BX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £367,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE14 5BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pomeroy Street, 0.5km from New Cross Gate in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Telegraph Hill ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE14 5BX is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £367k. 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 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00016920 (shared with 7 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 5BX. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.8%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean41.2%
Other / Mixed14.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 8%
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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

£ 341,000

2 sales · Mean £ 341,000

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

Crime around SE14 5BX is moderate at 57 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 offences268
Anti-social behaviour154
Burglary65
Other theft59
Vehicle crime57

school Local Schools

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Kender Primary School

Good419 pupils0.1 km
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The St Thomas the Apostle College

Outstanding1069 pupils0.4 km
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Edmund Waller Primary School

Good425 pupils0.5 km
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John Donne Primary School

Outstanding413 pupils0.6 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary

418 pupils0.7 km
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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Hollydale Primary School

Good160 pupils0.8 km
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Nell Gwynn Nursery School

Good122 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Dennis butchers1.0 km
  • Georges Newsagent0.5 km
  • Gopuff0.8 km
  • Cash Counts (Londis)0.4 km
  • Eurest0.7 km
  • + 56 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Thuy Tay Cafe0.5 km
  • Exclusive Restaurant and Bar0.5 km
  • Hong Kong City0.4 km
  • 805 restaurant0.7 km
  • Blue nile south0.6 km
  • + 61 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Asylum tavern0.6 km
  • Five Bells0.4 km
  • New Cross Inn1.0 km
  • New Cross Inn1.0 km
  • Old Library Bar0.3 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

74 nearby
  • Aoki0.9 km
  • Barnies burgers /yum & crust1.0 km
  • Blossom catering services ltd1.0 km
  • Calabar kitchen1.0 km
  • Dough dough pizza limited1.0 km
  • + 69 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl uk gmbh0.9 km
  • J Sainsbury PLC0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queens Road Peckham0.4 km
  • New Cross Gate0.8 km
  • Peckham0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Queens Road Peckham Rail Station0.4 km