New Cross Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE14 5DS is located in the New Cross Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE14 5BE, SE14 5BQ, SE14 5DF, SE14 5BH, SE15 1NQ, SE15 1NL, SE14 5AP, SE15 2LR, SE15 1NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE14 5DS is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 44.4% | -9.4% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 55.6% | 9.4% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE14 5DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.9% | 70% | 16.1% | 37.9% | 32.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 15.8% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -28.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 52.1% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 36.1% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 22.3% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 4.1% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 9.9% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 8.3% | -5.2% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 45.5% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 8.2% | 5.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 7% | 2.1% | -4.9% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 0.7% | -7.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 20.2% | 10.6% | -9.6% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.7% | 16.2% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 15.2% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| White | 33.9% | 37.3% | 3.4% | 81.4% | -44.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 19% | 17.5% | 1.6% | 17.4% |
In this area, just 45.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 45.5% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -37.7% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 20% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 13.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 8.3% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 2.1% | -8.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 22.8% | 17.0% | 1.3% | 21.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63% | 45.8% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -37.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 20.1% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 15.3% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 13.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 5.6% | -15.5% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49% | 76.7% | -27.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 23.8% | 0.4% | 23.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Cross Road was 157.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.4% lower than the Deptford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Cross Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Deptford and the 217th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat D Christopher Court, 7 New Cross Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-10-09 | £300,000 |
| Flat A Christopher Court, 7 New Cross Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-11-20 | £445,778 |
| 5 New Cross Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-08-23 | £855,758 |
| Flat B Christopher Court, 11 New Cross Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2024-07-12 | £378,243 |
| First Floor Flat 27 New Cross Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-01-30 | £315,370 |
SE14 5DS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE14 5DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE14 5DS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Tustin Estate , Manor Grove SE15 1EF | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kender Primary School Kender Street , New Cross SE14 5JA | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Temple Grove Hunsdon Road , SE14 5RD | - not rated | 586 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camelot Primary School Camelot Primary School , Bird-in-Bush Road SE15 1QP | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilderton Primary School Varcoe Road , SE16 3LA | 4out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 983 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,863 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 5,141 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,050 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 5,330 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 740 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusive Restaurant and Bar | 905 Old Kent Road, London | 112 yd | |
| Phona | Pho Na, Ground Floor Unit | 139 yd | |
| Afrikiko restaurant and night club | Canterbury Arms 1st floor and ground, 871 | 213 yd | |
| Southwark Irish Pensioners Project | ALL SAINTS CHURCH & COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 New Cross Road | 372 yd | |
| The redeemed assemblies | 821 | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The windsor | Breffini Arms, 888 | 115 yd | |
| Five Bells | 155 New Cross Road, London | 458 yd | |
| Asylum tavern | 40-42 | 520 yd | |
| The beer rebellion | 129 | 607 yd | |
| White men cant jerk | 107-109 | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys | 901 Old Kent Road, London | 133 yd | |
| King's flavour | 811 | 392 yd | |
| Kfc uk | Unit 10 Canterbury Industrial Park, 297 | 415 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 124 New Cross Road, London | 430 yd | |
| Smokey Jerk Limited | 158 New Cross Road, London | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl uk gmbh | 760 | 596 yd | |
| Tesco | 151-155 | 652 yd | |
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 741 yd | |
| J Sainsbury PLC | Sainsbury's, Sainsbury New Cross Gate Retail Park | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH MONSON ROAD | 390 yd | |
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 784 yd | |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 906 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.