SE14 5DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Farrow Lane, 0.2km from St. Pauls in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within New Cross Gate ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, up 79.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE14 5DB are sourced from Output Area E00016684 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARROW LANE, SE14 5DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARROW LANE, SE14 5DB.
214
38
£ 52,000 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE14 5DB 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
SE14 5DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £332k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 79.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE14 5DB. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 262,750
12 sales · Mean £ 269,166
Terraced
£ 475,000
11 sales · Mean £ 467,500
Semi-Detached
£ 475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 475,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE14 5DB is moderate at 54 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
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Kender Primary School
Ilderton Primary School
Camelot Primary School
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Deptford Green School
The St Thomas the Apostle College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Thuy Tay Cafe0.1 km
- Exclusive Restaurant and Bar0.1 km
- Hong Kong City0.1 km
- 19 fifty seven restaurant0.8 km
- 805 restaurant0.3 km
- + 63 more
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Georges Newsagent0.1 km
- Gopuff0.3 km
- Gourmet sushi0.5 km
- Zampa Fish Ltd0.8 km
- Cash Counts (Londis)0.6 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Asylum tavern0.5 km
- Duke of sussex0.9 km
- The beer rebellion0.7 km
- Five Bells0.5 km
- Old Library Bar0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Alhaji suya1.0 km
- Amari's take away restaurant ltd0.8 km
- Aoki0.4 km
- Barnies burgers /yum & crust0.4 km
- Blossom catering services ltd0.4 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury0.8 km
- Lidl uk gmbh0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- J Sainsbury PLC0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queens Road Peckham0.7 km
- New Cross Gate0.8 km
- South Bermondsey0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE145DB · Data under Open Government Licence