SE14 encompasses Deptford and surrounding areas in Southeast London, currently in a late-stage gentrification phase with a trajectory score of 43.8 out of 100, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have declined at a compound annual growth rate of -0.6%, while rental yields have expanded at 5.0% annually. Population growth has remained minimal at 0.1% over the same period. These metrics suggest a mature market with limited residential expansion but persistent rental demand, characteristic of neighbourhoods where property values have stabilized following earlier development cycles.
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- 1Property prices down 0.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in New Cross · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.1 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by safety.
33 planning applications submitted in SE14 over the last six months.
New Cross (SE14) common questions
Is New Cross up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies New Cross (SE14) as Late-Stage. Its trajectory score is 44/100 (Average), in the top 83% of districts nationally. The score is up 4.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is New Cross safe?
New Cross has a safety score of 42/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in New Cross?
The average property price in New Cross (SE14) is £1.09m as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in New Cross?
The median monthly rent in New Cross (SE14) is £2,367 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near New Cross?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Lingfield (RH7), South Norwood (SE25), Dulwich (SE21), Tottenham (N17), Bethnal Green (E2). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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