Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

FARROW LANE, SE14 5EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARROW LANE, SE14 5EA.

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Population

214

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE14 5EA 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.

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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SE14 5EA — age 38, 37% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE14 5EA 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.

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. 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 is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE14 5EA are sourced from Output Area E00016684 (shared with 5 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 5EA. 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

White / British58.7%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean15.0%
Other / Mixed16.4%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 297,500

4 sales · Mean £ 300,737

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

Crime around SE14 5EA is moderate at 50 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 offences218
Anti-social behaviour121
Burglary77
Vehicle crime45
Other theft43

school Local Schools

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Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary

418 pupils0.1 km
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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good210 pupils0.4 km
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Kender Primary School

Good419 pupils0.5 km
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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.7 km
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Deptford Green School

Good872 pupils0.8 km
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Camelot Primary School

Good380 pupils0.9 km
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Childeric Primary School

Good429 pupils0.9 km
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Nell Gwynn Nursery School

Good122 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Harry's Food0.4 km
  • B8w se151.0 km
  • Foodstars peckham0.5 km
  • Iceland foods ltd0.5 km
  • Kesorn kakery1.0 km
  • + 52 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Mystique uk ltd (prince of wales)0.8 km
  • MOT Venue Ltd0.6 km
  • Asylum tavern0.6 km
  • The windsor0.3 km
  • The beer rebellion0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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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
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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
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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