Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE14 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE14 5AF.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 57,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 78% social renting, SE14 5AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SE14 5AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from New Cross Gate in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Telegraph Hill ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE14 5AF is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. 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. 78% 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £420k. 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 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00173951 (shared with 8 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 5AF. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British18.9%
Asian / British Asian13.2%
Black / African / Caribbean53.3%
Other / Mixed14.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

Flat

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

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

Crime around SE14 5AF is moderate at 62 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 offences267
Anti-social behaviour194
Burglary65
Other theft62
Vehicle crime53

school Local Schools

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Kender Primary School

Good419 pupils0.1 km
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Edmund Waller Primary School

Good425 pupils0.5 km
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The St Thomas the Apostle College

Outstanding1069 pupils0.6 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary

418 pupils0.6 km
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Deptford Green School

Good872 pupils0.7 km
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John Donne Primary School

Outstanding413 pupils0.8 km
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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Hollydale Primary School

Good160 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Southwark Irish Pensioners Project0.3 km
  • Papa Benito0.3 km
  • Alaowerri Restaurant0.3 km
  • Chicago Grill Plus0.8 km
  • Queen's coffee bar0.6 km
  • + 51 more
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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Barra Barcelona (unit 15)0.3 km
  • Argos Ltd0.5 km
  • Treasured Kids After School Club0.3 km
  • Meeting house lane newsagent and off licence0.9 km
  • Purns Ltd0.2 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • J Sainsbury PLC0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
  • Lidl uk gmbh1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Co-operative1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Cup.PhoBun0.7 km
  • Efse West African Takeaway0.7 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Rose's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Best Kebab0.2 km
  • + 47 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • New Cross House0.9 km
  • Five Bells0.3 km
  • New Cross Inn0.8 km
  • New Cross Inn0.8 km
  • Old Library Bar0.2 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queens Road Peckham0.5 km
  • New Cross Gate0.6 km
  • Nunhead0.9 km