SE14 5ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Cross Road, 0.1km from New Cross Gate in Lewisham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within New Cross Gate ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
Day-to-day life in SE14 5ET has the character of 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 workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE14 5ET are sourced from Output Area E00016714 (shared with 269 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW CROSS ROAD, SE14 5ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW CROSS ROAD, SE14 5ET.
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£ 52,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE14 5ET is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE14 5ET — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE14 5ET. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE14 5ET is moderate at 60 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
Kender Primary School
Deptford Green School
Edmund Waller Primary School
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
Childeric Primary School
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The beer rebellion0.9 km
- New Cross House0.6 km
- Five Bells0.2 km
- New Cross Inn0.5 km
- New Cross Inn0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Mamma dough0.8 km
- Peckham cellars0.8 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.8 km
- Crumble Mania0.8 km
- Hamburguesas De Migue Ltd0.1 km
- + 65 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury1.0 km
- J Sainsbury PLC0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Golden noodle0.8 km
- Morleys fried chicken0.8 km
- Tops caribbean0.8 km
- American Bites Ltd0.1 km
- Beirut Canteen0.5 km
- + 48 more
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Cash Counts (Londis)0.1 km
- Convenience Store0.9 km
- Eurest0.2 km
- Family Store0.2 km
- Gateway Supermarket0.4 km
- + 39 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Cross Gate0.3 km
- Queens Road Peckham0.8 km
- New Cross Station0.9 km
Bus Stops
- New Cross Gate ELL Rail Station0.4 km
- New Cross Gate Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE145ET · Data under Open Government Licence