Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

MONSON ROAD, SE14 5EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONSON ROAD, SE14 5EJ.

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Population

497

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 62% social renting, SE14 5EJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £381,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE14 5EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Monson Road, 0.2km from St. Pauls in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within New Cross Gate ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE14 5EJ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SE14 5EJ are sourced from Output Area E00016693 (shared with 4 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 5EJ. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British29.8%
Asian / British Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean33.2%
Other / Mixed24.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 370,000

3 sales · Mean £ 350,333

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

SE14 5EJ has low crime rates — 42 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.

Violence and sexual offences182
Anti-social behaviour97
Burglary63
Vehicle crime39
Public order35

school Local Schools

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Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary

418 pupils0.1 km
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Kender Primary School

Good419 pupils0.6 km
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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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Deptford Green School

Good872 pupils0.7 km
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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.7 km
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Childeric Primary School

Good429 pupils0.7 km
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Twin Oaks Primary School

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

Good194 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Harry's Food0.4 km
  • Foodstars peckham0.7 km
  • Iceland foods ltd0.7 km
  • Losers tea stall0.9 km
  • Nisa local0.6 km
  • + 51 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Bronson's burgers- peckham0.7 km
  • Five vibes ltd0.7 km
  • Centerplate UK0.8 km
  • Lilly ViveLiving1.0 km
  • Moonshot Community Centre0.8 km
  • + 70 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

80 nearby
  • Cassians kitchen0.7 km
  • New chan's take-away0.9 km
  • Yummy japanese (tiger food court ltd) - kitchen 120.7 km
  • Baba0.8 km
  • Chikn (Delivero)0.6 km
  • + 75 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • MOT Venue Ltd0.6 km
  • The windsor0.5 km
  • Crystals1.0 km
  • The Rose Inn0.7 km
  • Asylum tavern0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl uk gmbh0.8 km
  • J Sainsbury PLC0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Cross Gate0.6 km
  • Queens Road Peckham0.9 km
  • South Bermondsey1.0 km