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New Cross Gate

17,346 people · median £415,000 · Lewisham

Lewisham Council · Green (directly-elected mayor)   39/54 seats · 72% · OCD 2026
70/100
Good
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£415k
median price
+3.4%
5-year growth
96%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£415k
median sold price
11.1 yrs
of local pay to buy
+3.4%
5-year change
£668k
typical terraced
5 min
London — fastest
22
rail stations
96%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
1
grammar school
97
schools total
20.2
NO₂ · WHO 10
52.4%
in a flood zone
1,561
green spaces
8.8
PM2.5 · WHO 5
721
eat & drink
273
shops
81.7%
gigabit
55
gyms & leisure

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Sold price trend +3.4%

£234k£325k£416k£507k20142025£480,400
£260,000 in 2014 → £480,400 in 2025 · 270 sales in 12 months
In Lewisham:
8th cheapest of 25 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

New Cross Gate is a diverse, densely populated London neighbourhood with a median age of 34.2 years. The median house price stands at £415,000, with flats typically priced at £324,000 and terraces at £668,046. In the past year, 270 properties sold at £4,701 per square metre.

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Just over a quarter of homes are owner-occupied, while 36.8 per cent are socially rented and 33.0 per cent privately rented. The neighbourhood is more deprived than about 65 per cent of English neighbourhoods, with particular challenges in barriers to housing and living environment. Education levels are relatively strong, with 48.8 per cent of residents holding Level 4 qualifications or above. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at elevated levels and particulate matter at 8.8 microgrammes per cubic metre annually. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 81.7 per cent gigabit capable. The area falls within Lewisham, governed by the Green party, and council tax for band D is £2,237.33.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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