New Cross Road
Lewisham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £329,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 10% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 10% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 10% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £329,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (58) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
New Cross Road is located in Lewisham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 486 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 194 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is La Boulangerie (cafe, 33m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (New Cross Gate ELL Rail Station) is 65m away. The median property price is £329,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 318 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 22 schools within 2 km, 22 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 179m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from New Cross Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- BALDR CrossFit 939m · 12 min walk
hospitals (3)
- New Cross Gate Dialysis Unit 270m · 3 min walk
- Waldron Health Centre 701m · 9 min walk
- Lind Clinic 1693m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- New Cross Learning Centre 197m · 2 min walk
- New Cross community library service 230m · 3 min walk
- The Library at Deptford Lounge 1261m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Fordham Park 456m · 6 min walk
- Brockley Nature Reserve 477m · 6 min walk
- Telegraph Hill Lower Park 672m · 8 min walk
- Folkestone Gardens 927m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School 179m · 2 min walk
- Childeric Primary School 335m · 4 min walk
- Deptford Green School 541m · 7 min walk
- Edmund Waller Primary School 702m · 9 min walk
- Haberdashers' Hatcham College 842m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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