New Cross is a suburb of the London Borough of Lewisham. Located on the south side of the River Thames, it borders Deptford north and east, St John's to the south east, Brockley to the south and New Cross Gate to the west. The area is dominated by Goldsmith's College - a part of the University of London - and the Woodpecker Estate, which is located to the north of the area. Also within the suburb is the Achilles Street Estate, Clare Estate and Milton Court.