SE14 5DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Farrow Lane, 0.1km from St. Pauls in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within New Cross Gate ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE14 5DL 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 14.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE14 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00016684 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARROW LANE, SE14 5DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARROW LANE, SE14 5DL.
214
38
£ 52,000 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE14 5DL 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 5DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 14.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE14 5DL. 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
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
£ 250,000
9 sales · Mean £ 233,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE14 5DL has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
Deptford Green School
Camelot Primary School
Childeric Primary School
Twin Oaks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Harry's Food0.3 km
- B8w se151.0 km
- Foodstars peckham0.5 km
- Iceland foods ltd0.5 km
- Kesorn kakery1.0 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Mystique uk ltd (prince of wales)0.8 km
- MOT Venue Ltd0.6 km
- The windsor0.3 km
- The Rose Inn0.8 km
- Asylum tavern0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Bronson's burgers- peckham0.5 km
- Five vibes ltd0.5 km
- The cafe gourmet0.9 km
- Centerplate UK0.8 km
- Moonshot Community Centre1.0 km
- + 69 more
Takeaway Shop
80 nearby- Cassians kitchen0.5 km
- New chan's take-away0.7 km
- Yummy japanese (tiger food court ltd) - kitchen 120.5 km
- Baba0.8 km
- Chikn (Delivero)0.7 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl uk gmbh0.6 km
- J Sainsbury PLC0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Cross Gate0.8 km
- Queens Road Peckham0.8 km
- South Bermondsey0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE145DL · Data under Open Government Licence