SE14 5EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edric Road, 0.1km 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 5EL is 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 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £736k, down 27.6% year-on-year. 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 5EL are sourced from Output Area E00016689 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDRIC ROAD, SE14 5EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDRIC ROAD, SE14 5EL.
300
36
£ 52,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE14 5EL 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 5EL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 44% 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 down 27.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE14 5EL. The average age is 36.0. 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
Terraced
£ 776,250
10 sales · Mean £ 751,675
Flat
£ 472,500
2 sales · Mean £ 472,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE14 5EL has low crime rates — 47 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
Childeric Primary School
Twin Oaks Primary School
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Harry's Food0.4 km
- Foodstars peckham0.6 km
- Iceland foods ltd0.6 km
- Losers tea stall0.8 km
- Nisa local0.5 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Mystique uk ltd (prince of wales)0.9 km
- MOT Venue Ltd0.6 km
- Asylum tavern0.7 km
- The windsor0.4 km
- The beer rebellion0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Bronson's burgers- peckham0.6 km
- Five vibes ltd0.6 km
- Centerplate UK0.8 km
- Moonshot Community Centre0.9 km
- Shake Shack0.7 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
80 nearby- Cassians kitchen0.6 km
- New chan's take-away0.8 km
- Yummy japanese (tiger food court ltd) - kitchen 120.6 km
- Baba0.8 km
- Chikn (Delivero)0.7 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl uk gmbh0.7 km
- J Sainsbury PLC0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Cross Gate0.7 km
- Queens Road Peckham0.8 km
- South Bermondsey0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE145EL · Data under Open Government Licence