Living in SE14, Lewisham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SE14 in Lewisham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Lewisham: £491,259, up 0.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £507,914.
What actually sold around SE14
116 recorded home sales on the streets around central SE14 in the last 2 years, with a median of £500,000 and a range from £175,000 to £1,773,200. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 SILVER CLOSE, SE14 6DF | flat-maisonette | £250,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 29B CASELLA ROAD, SE14 5QN | flat-maisonette | £388,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| BASEMENT FLAT 3 JERNINGHAM ROAD, SE14 5NQ | flat-maisonette | £480,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 5A TARRAGON CLOSE, SE14 6DL | semi-detached | £500,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 16B PEPYS ROAD, SE14 5SB | flat-maisonette | £415,000 | 2026-04-07 |
| FIRST FLOOR FLAT 302 QUEENS ROAD, SE14 5JN | flat-maisonette | £435,000 | 2026-04-07 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
175 schools within 3 miles , of which 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Stainer Community Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Redriff Primary, City of London Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
116 state primary and 29 state secondary schools within range, plus 13 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
13 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Alleyn's School, Buttercup Primary School, Daffodil Preparatory School, Date Palm Primary, David Game College, Education-My Life Matters and others.
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
3 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Goldsmiths College, University of London, Trinity Laban, University of Greenwich.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 20.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1005 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SE14 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Lewisham's figures.
Common questions about SE14
What is the average house price in SE14?
The average sold price in Lewisham is £491,259 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SE14?
Prices in Lewisham are up 0.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SE14?
The median of 116 recorded sales around central SE14 in the last 2 years is £500,000, ranging from £175,000 to £1,773,200 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SE14?
175 schools sit within 3 miles of central SE14, and 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SE14?
1005 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE14 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SE14 at risk of flooding?
Central SE14 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SE14 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 96% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £500,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1005 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SE14 safe?
1005 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE14 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SE14 or SE8, SE14 or SE15, SE14 or SE4.
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