SE14 5EQ 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 5EQ 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 is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £514k, up 5.4% 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 5EQ are sourced from Output Area E00016693 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONSON ROAD, SE14 5EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONSON ROAD, SE14 5EQ.
497
28
£ 52,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 62% social renting, SE14 5EQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 28-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE14 5EQ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 737,500
2 sales · Mean £ 737,500
Flat
£ 402,500
6 sales · Mean £ 374,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE14 5EQ is moderate at 55 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
Kender Primary School
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Deptford Green School
Childeric Primary School
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
Ilderton Primary School
Edmund Waller Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Harry's Food0.5 km
- Foodstars peckham0.7 km
- Iceland foods ltd0.7 km
- Losers tea stall0.9 km
- Nisa local0.7 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
85 nearby- Bronson's burgers- peckham0.7 km
- Five vibes ltd0.7 km
- Centerplate UK0.9 km
- Lilly ViveLiving1.0 km
- Moonshot Community Centre0.8 km
- + 80 more
Takeaway Shop
82 nearby- Cassians kitchen0.7 km
- New chan's take-away0.9 km
- Yummy japanese (tiger food court ltd) - kitchen 120.7 km
- Baba0.9 km
- Chikn (Delivero)0.7 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- MOT Venue Ltd0.7 km
- Marquis of Granby1.0 km
- Asylum tavern0.8 km
- The windsor0.4 km
- The beer rebellion0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl uk gmbh0.8 km
- J Sainsbury PLC0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Cross Gate0.5 km
- Queens Road Peckham0.9 km
- New Cross Station1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE145EQ · Data under Open Government Licence