New Cross is an area located in south-east London, England. It is situated within the London Borough of Lewisham and falls under the SE14 postcode district, approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south-east of Charing Cross.
The neighborhood is positioned near several other areas, including St Johns, Telegraph Hill, Nunhead, Peckham, Brockley, Deptford, and Greenwich. It serves as a residential and educational hub, housing institutions such as Goldsmiths, University of London; Haberdashers' Hatcham College; and Addey and Stanhope School.