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About

Evelyn ward is situated in the southeast of the Lewisham borough, primarily encompassing the residential neighbourhood of Grove Park. The area is largely defined by suburban housing, with a mix of interwar semis-detached homes and more modern developments. Its western boundary runs along the significant transport corridor of the South Eastern Railway line, which connects it to central London and Kent.

The ward contains several notable green spaces, including the large and wooded Marvels Lane Green. A key local feature is the Grove Park Nature Reserve, a community-managed site on former railway land that provides a habitat for wildlife. The area is served by Grove Park railway station, and its main local shopping facilities are concentrated along Somertrees Avenue.

Area overview

On average Evelyn has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Evelyn is £71,582 per year. There are 4 schools in Evelyn: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Evelyn is home to around 14,435 people, with a population density of about 12,538.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
44.3%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Evelyn Population
14,435
Population density
12,538 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.41(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.5(+2%)
Theft from the person
12.54(+34%)
Other theft
11.85(+4%)
Shoplifting
10.32(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,392
23.5%
Other White
2,689
18.63%
African
2,606
18.05%
Caribbean
1,035
7.17%
Other Asian
794
5.5%
Total population: 14,435

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,323
52.61%
No qualifications
1,671
13.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,481
12.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,064
8.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
804
6.69%
Total 16+ residents: 12,018

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,850
30.17%
Social rents from council
1,681
27.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,058
17.26%
Other social rented
850
13.86%
Owns outright
365
5.95%
Total households: 6,131

Property prices in Evelyn

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £399,000 in Evelyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £853,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Evelyn 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 Evelyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats92£395,000
Terraced9£575,790

10 years median price trend in Evelyn

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

All postcodes in Evelyn

SE85BL

Grinstead Road

SE85JA

Blackhorse Road

SE83JJ

Dryfield Walk

SE83LP

Grove Street

SE85ET

Yeoman Street

SE85FP

Grinstead Road

SE83PG

Evelyn

SE167DS

Evelyn

SE83JL

Czar Street

SE167EQ

Ashton Reach

SE83QG

Golden Hind Place

SE85EX

Naomi Street

SE85FT

River Rise Close

SE85QY

Evelyn Street

SE85FY

Evelyn

SE85FH

Evelyn

SE85EL

Evelyn

SE83AU

The Terrace

SE83DF

Longshore

SE83HS

New King Street

SE85HZ

Blackhorse Road

SE85JB

Etta Street

SE83JD

Caravel Mews

SE83AT

Longshore

SE83LJ

Dacca Street

SE83QL

Bowditch

SE85JW

Greenland Mews

SE85NY

Gosterwood Street

SE85RJ

Evelyn Street

SE85RR

Evelyn Street

SE85EJ

Evelyn

SE83AQ

Foreshore

SE83JZ

Timberyard Street

SE83LS

Grove Street

SE83QY

Windlass Place

SE85JG

Trundleys Road

SE85JQ

Trundleys Road

SE85QT

Evelyn Street

SE85RD

Grove Street

SE85FN

Evelyn

SE85RE

Evelyn Street

SE167EZ

Seafarer Way

SE83NA

Grove Street

SE85BE

John Silkin Lane

SE85NH

Alverton Street

SE85NN

Rolt Street

SE85QJ

Evelyn Street

SE85QW

Evelyn Street

SE83HR

Watergate Street

SE167EN

Royal Victoria Gardens

SE83RF

Grove Street

SE85DG

Evelyn Street

SE85DP

Yeoman Street

SE85FA

Yeoman Street

SE85NP

Alverton Street

SE85NX

Gosterwood Street

SE85FE

Evelyn

SE83LQ

Prince Street

SE83PA

Deptford Wharf

SE83PU

Capstan Road

SE83RG

St Georges Mews

SE85NR

Etta Street

SE85RY

Rainsborough Avenue

SE85BT

Childers Street

SE85FU

River Rise Close

SE83QF

Evelyn

SE83AL

George Beard Road

SE83HN

Clinton Terrace

SE83HU

New King Street

SE83PB

Deptford Wharf

SE85AZ

Trundleys Road

SE85FD

Canal Approach

SE85NL

Rolt Street

SE85SF

Evelyn Street

SE167EH

Baroque Gardens

SE83RD

Enterprize Way

SE83SH

Grove Street

SE85AQ

Hicks Street

SE167UX

Plough Way

SE85BJ

Grinstead Road

SE85QX

Evelyn Street

SE167EJ

Ashton Reach

SE83BQ

Leeway

SE83LL

Lynch Walk

SE83RE

Capstan Road

SE85DT

Yeoman Street

SE85RP

Evelyn Street

SE85RZ

Rainsborough Avenue

SE85SA

Rainsborough Avenue

SE167DP

Plough Way

SE83GZ

Grove Street

SE83LU

Grove Street

SE83QE

Linberry Walk

SE83QP

Bowditch

SE83QZ

Windlass Place

SE85BN

Grinstead Road

SE85ES

Pell Street

SE85NT

Etta Street

SE85FG

Evelyn

SE85RF

Dragoon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.