Is New Cross a good place to live?
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In New Cross (SE14 5), recorded crime is 8% below the national average, homes sell for around £545,081 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 8% below average
- A Floodverylow risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£545,081
Population
29,769
Recorded crime
245.5
Schools
5
Broadband
92%
Flood risk
VeryLow
Flood risk in New Cross SE14 5
New Cross SE14 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~8,147 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in SE14 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (38 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SE14 5 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 65/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 33
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 12,126
Owned 31% · Social rent 36% · Private rent 31%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SE14 5.
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New Cross SE14 5: frequently asked questions
Is New Cross SE14 5 a good place to live?
In New Cross (SE14 5), recorded crime is 8% below the national average, homes sell for around £545,081 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in New Cross SE14 5?
Recorded crime in New Cross SE14 5 runs at 245.5 per 1,000 properties, 8% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is New Cross SE14 5 safe?
Crime in New Cross SE14 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in New Cross SE14 5 runs at 245.5 per 1,000 properties, 8% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in New Cross SE14 5?
Homes in New Cross SE14 5 sell for around £545,081 on average, based on 182 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is New Cross SE14 5 at risk of flooding?
New Cross SE14 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~8,147 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in New Cross SE14 5?
There are 5 schools in New Cross SE14 5 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in New Cross SE14 5 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in New Cross SE14 5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is New Cross SE14 5 a deprived area?
New Cross SE14 5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).