Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

NEW CROSS ROAD, SE14 5DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW CROSS ROAD, SE14 5DJ.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

59%

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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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, SE14 5DJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-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 5DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Cross Road, 0.2km from New Cross Gate in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within New Cross Gate ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE14 5DJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £355k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE14 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00016706 (shared with 3 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 5DJ. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.4%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean26.8%
Other / Mixed31.1%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 8%
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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

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

Crime around SE14 5DJ is moderate at 61 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 offences236
Anti-social behaviour183
Burglary56
Vehicle crime48
Other theft44

school Local Schools

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Kender Primary School

Good419 pupils0.3 km
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Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary

418 pupils0.4 km
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Deptford Green School

Good872 pupils0.5 km
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Edmund Waller Primary School

Good425 pupils0.6 km
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Childeric Primary School

Good429 pupils0.7 km
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St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

Good194 pupils0.7 km
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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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The St Thomas the Apostle College

Outstanding1069 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Harry's Food0.8 km
  • Foodstars peckham0.9 km
  • Iceland foods ltd0.8 km
  • Nisa local0.8 km
  • Saida's cakes0.9 km
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Bronson's burgers- peckham0.9 km
  • Five vibes ltd0.9 km
  • Moonshot Community Centre0.8 km
  • Shake Shack1.0 km
  • Southwark Irish Pensioners Project0.1 km
  • + 75 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

85 nearby
  • Cassians kitchen0.9 km
  • Yummy japanese (tiger food court ltd) - kitchen 120.9 km
  • Chikn (Delivero)1.0 km
  • Yoobi1.0 km
  • Yucatan - Award Winning Tacos0.8 km
  • + 80 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • MOT Venue Ltd1.0 km
  • Marquis of Granby0.9 km
  • Walpole Pub Kitchen1.0 km
  • The golden anchor0.8 km
  • Crystals0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • J Sainsbury PLC0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury0.9 km
  • Lidl uk gmbh1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Cross Gate0.4 km
  • Queens Road Peckham0.7 km
  • New Cross Station1.0 km