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About

Deptford ward sits along the south bank of the Thames, centred on the historic Creek and its confluence with the river. The area is defined by its working maritime history, visible in the surviving dock infrastructure and converted warehouses. Deptford High Street forms a central retail corridor with a longstanding street market. The area contains a significant amount of social housing alongside newer residential developments.

The ward is home to the former Royal Dockyard site, with the Grade I listed Master Shipwright's House and the remains of Tudor storehouses. Educational institutions like the University of Greenwich and Trinity Laban Conservatoire occupy several repurposed historic buildings. Transport connections are provided by the Docklands Light Railway and National Rail services, linking the area directly to the City.

Area overview

On average Deptford has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Deptford is £59,400 per year. There are 7 schools in Deptford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Deptford is home to around 17,002 people, with a population density of about 13,253.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.6%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Deptford Population
17,002
Population density
13,253.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.41(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.76(+45%)
Theft from the person
16(+53%)
Drugs
15.47(+154%)
Shoplifting
15.29(+51%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,338
25.51%
African
3,587
21.1%
Other White
2,056
12.09%
Caribbean
1,568
9.22%
Other Asian
928
5.46%
Total population: 17,002

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,959
49.23%
No qualifications
2,151
15.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,942
13.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,230
8.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,002
7.09%
Total 16+ residents: 14,137

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,021
28.48%
Social rents from council
1,961
27.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,223
17.23%
Other social rented
1,144
16.12%
Owns outright
469
6.61%
Total households: 7,097

Property prices in Deptford

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £417,000 in Deptford area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Deptford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Deptford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats81£375,000
Terraced20£568,250

10 years median price trend in Deptford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deptford.

All postcodes in Deptford

SE85GA

Deptford

SE84FE

Deptford

SE89GG

Deptford

SE83DX

Creative Road

SE146DF

Silver Close

SE146NB

Deptford

SE146TS

Omega Street

SE84BL

Stanley Street

SE83GL

Creative Road

SE83LF

Creative Road

SE84ND

Napier Close

SE85NJ

Childers Street

SE89EH

Creek Road

SE146BH

Moulding Lane

SE146FE

Goodwood Road

SE84EZ

Deptford

SE85PY

Edward Place

SE85PZ

Edward Place

SE85SW

Abinger Grove

SE85SZ

Abinger Grove

SE146BL

Goodwood Road

SE84RD

New Butt Lane

SE84ST

Covell Court

SE85NG

Dorking Close

SE85UG

Dorking Close

SE85TE

Abinger Grove

SE146HZ

Alexandra Street

SE146NE

Amersham Vale

SE146TA

New Cross Road

SE84AR

Elgar Close

SE84BP

Glenville Grove

SE84DF

Harton Street

SE84EH

Watsons Street

SE84EP

Comet Place

SE84EU

Comet Place

SE84SD

Deptford Church Street

SE85LX

Staunton Street

SE146AN

Deptford

SE146BD

Achilles Street

SE146JU

Milton Court Road

SE85FS

Childers Street

SE146BN

Moulding Lane

SE146EN

Arklow Road

SE84BJ

Glenville Grove

SE84FG

Deptford

SE85NB

Abinger Grove

SE85PW

Alverton Street

SE146BW

Auburn Close

SE146ET

Bawtree Road

SE84EY

Creekside

SE85LU

Staunton Street

SE146NF

Ludwick Mews

SE83NT

Deptford High Street

SE83PL

Armada Street

SE84SA

Creekside

SE146BS

Moulding Lane

SE146DZ

Sterling Gardens

SE146FF

Wycombe Street

SE146JL

Milton Court Road

SE146JX

Desmond Street

SE84PQ

Deptford Broadway

SE84SL

New Butt Lane

SE84SQ

Deptford Church Street

SE89FG

Creek Road

SE84PX

Tanners Hill

SE146HH

Milton Court Road

SE146DE

Redstart Close

SE146TQ

New Cross Road

SE84BZ

Carriage Way

SE84LT

Idonia Street

SE84RS

Reginald Road

SE146DT

Pagnell Street

SE146FG

Valley Road

SE146LR

Alexandra Street

SE84NA

Turnpike Close

SE84RZ

Deptford Church Street

SE85PF

Pilot Close

SE85QU

Evelyn Street

SE146DS

Edward Street

SE146EX

Archer Square

SE84NS

Deptford High Street

SE85PN

Alverton Street

SE84LU

Adolphus Street

SE84PH

Deptford Broadway

SE85LZ

Diana Close

SE85UH

Taylor Close

SE146AJ

Lewisham Way

SE146BU

Moulding Lane

SE146DL

Tarragon Close

SE146HU

Alexandra Street

SE146JF

Desmond Street

SE146LA

New Cross Road

SE146TJ

New Cross Road

SE146TL

Lewisham Way

SE84AG

Douglas Way

SE84RT

Deptford High Street

SE85HR

Grinling Place

SE85JR

Childers Street

SE85XA

Dorking Close

SE146BY

Arklow Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.