SE14 5DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Cross Road, 0.3km from St. Pauls in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within New Cross Gate ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE14 5DS offers 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 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £453k, down 50.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE14 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00182584 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW CROSS ROAD, SE14 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW CROSS ROAD, SE14 5DS.
144
33
£ 52,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE14 5DS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SE14 5DS has a highly multicultural community character — 63% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 50.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE14 5DS. The average age is 33.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 800,000
2 sales · Mean £ 800,000
Flat
£ 355,000
11 sales · Mean £ 353,045
Terraced
£ 853,500
4 sales · Mean £ 833,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE14 5DS 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
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
The St Thomas the Apostle College
John Donne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The beer rebellion0.6 km
- The Rose Inn0.8 km
- Mystique uk ltd (prince of wales)0.8 km
- Five Bells0.4 km
- Old Library Bar0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Mamma dough0.6 km
- Peckham cellars0.6 km
- Cyprus village restaurant0.7 km
- Pedler good fortune0.6 km
- Papa Benito0.5 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury0.7 km
- J Sainsbury PLC0.8 km
- Lidl uk gmbh0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
78 nearby- Golden noodle0.6 km
- Morleys fried chicken0.6 km
- Pauline spicy corner0.9 km
- Tops caribbean0.6 km
- Cup.PhoBun1.0 km
- + 73 more
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Treasured Kids After School Club0.3 km
- Barra Barcelona (unit 15)0.5 km
- Argos Ltd0.8 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Wine Cellar0.9 km
- + 45 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queens Road Peckham0.6 km
- New Cross Gate0.8 km
- Peckham1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE145DS · Data under Open Government Licence