SE14 5DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Water 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 5DN 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £362k, down 40.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE14 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00016687 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATER LANE, SE14 5DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER LANE, SE14 5DN.
194
34
£ 52,000 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE14 5DN 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
High employment, young population. SE14 5DN combines 66% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 40.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE14 5DN. 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
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
£ 280,000
13 sales · Mean £ 266,730
Terraced
£ 438,250
10 sales · Mean £ 447,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE14 5DN is moderate at 58 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
Deptford Green School
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Twin Oaks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Thuy Tay Cafe0.2 km
- Exclusive Restaurant and Bar0.2 km
- Hong Kong City0.2 km
- 19 fifty seven restaurant0.8 km
- 805 restaurant0.4 km
- + 65 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Georges Newsagent0.2 km
- Bargain booze1.0 km
- Gopuff0.2 km
- Gourmet sushi0.5 km
- Zampa Fish Ltd0.8 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Asylum tavern0.6 km
- Duke of sussex1.0 km
- The beer rebellion0.7 km
- Five Bells0.5 km
- Old Library Bar0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
85 nearby- Alhaji suya1.0 km
- Amari's take away restaurant ltd0.8 km
- Aoki0.3 km
- Barnies burgers /yum & crust0.4 km
- Basil leaf pizzeria1.0 km
- + 80 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury0.9 km
- Lidl uk gmbh0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- J Sainsbury PLC0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queens Road Peckham0.8 km
- South Bermondsey0.8 km
- New Cross Gate0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE145DN · Data under Open Government Licence