Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

FARROW LANE, SE14 5EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARROW LANE, SE14 5EB.

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Population

194

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE14 5EB 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.

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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 66% economic activity and an average age of 34, SE14 5EB is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.

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

SE14 5EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Farrow Lane, 0.1km from St. Pauls in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within New Cross Gate ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 1.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE14 5EB are sourced from Output Area E00016687 (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 5EB. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.7%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean16.1%
Other / Mixed15.1%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 272,500

6 sales · Mean £ 267,833

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

Crime around SE14 5EB is moderate at 56 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 offences216
Anti-social behaviour150
Burglary75
Vehicle crime45
Other theft44

school Local Schools

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Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary

418 pupils0.2 km
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Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Good210 pupils0.4 km
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Kender Primary School

Good419 pupils0.5 km
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Ilderton Primary School

Outstanding272 pupils0.6 km
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Camelot Primary School

Good380 pupils0.9 km
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Deptford Green School

Good872 pupils0.9 km
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Childeric Primary School

Good429 pupils1.0 km
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Nell Gwynn Nursery School

Good122 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The beer rebellion0.7 km
  • The Rose Inn0.8 km
  • The windsor0.3 km
  • Mystique uk ltd (prince of wales)0.8 km
  • Asylum tavern0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

73 nearby
  • Mamma dough0.8 km
  • Peckham cellars0.8 km
  • Cyprus village restaurant0.9 km
  • Pedler good fortune0.8 km
  • Lina cucina ltd0.8 km
  • + 68 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury0.9 km
  • Lidl uk gmbh0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • J Sainsbury PLC0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

81 nearby
  • Golden noodle0.8 km
  • Morleys fried chicken0.8 km
  • Tops caribbean0.8 km
  • Corner fish bar0.9 km
  • Meeting house fish & grill0.9 km
  • + 76 more
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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Treasured Kids After School Club0.4 km
  • London Drinks Ltd0.8 km
  • Kismet Wholesale Ltd0.9 km
  • New Cross Butcher & Sea Food Ltd1.0 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • + 52 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queens Road Peckham0.8 km
  • New Cross Gate0.8 km
  • South Bermondsey0.9 km