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Silwood & Pepys

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About

The Silwood & Pepys area in Lewisham is primarily residential, characterised by post-war housing estates. The Pepys Estate, built on the site of former naval docks, consists of medium-rise brick blocks and low-rise terraces arranged around green spaces. The layout includes a network of pedestrian walkways and courtyards, creating a distinct separation from through traffic.

A notable local feature is the presence of the former Master Shipwright's House, a 17th-century timber-framed building now used as a community centre, which contrasts with the surrounding modern architecture. The area is bordered by the River Thames to the north, with access to a stretch of the Thames Path for walking and cycling.

Area overview

On average Silwood & Pepys has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Silwood & Pepys is £80,087 per year. There are 3 schools in Silwood & Pepys: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Silwood & Pepys is home to around 12,608 people, with a population density of about 18,645.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
42.6%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Silwood & Pepys Population
12,608
Population density
18,645.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.76(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.91(-25%)
Shoplifting
9.28(-8%)
Drugs
7.77(+28%)
Theft from the person
7.38(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,066
24.32%
Other White
2,394
18.99%
African
2,290
18.17%
Caribbean
784
6.22%
Chinese
726
5.76%
Total population: 12,605

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
5,667
53.42%
No qualifications
1,484
13.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,302
12.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
948
8.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
664
6.26%
Total 16+ residents: 10,608

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,599
30.2%
Social rents from council
1,092
20.63%
Other social rented
1,035
19.55%
Owns with a mortgage
928
17.53%
Owns outright
300
5.67%
Total households: 5,294

Property prices in Silwood & Pepys

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 in Silwood & Pepys area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Silwood & Pepys 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 Silwood & Pepys over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats88£405,000
Terraced5£439,000

10 years median price trend in Silwood & Pepys

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Silwood & Pepys.

All postcodes in Silwood & Pepys

SE85JG

Trundleys Road

SE85JQ

Trundleys Road

SE162RT

Reculver Road

SE83AQ

Foreshore

SE83JZ

Timberyard Street

SE83QY

Windlass Place

SE85BE

John Silkin Lane

SE167EZ

Seafarer Way

SE167EN

Royal Victoria Gardens

SE83RF

Grove Street

SE162PG

Island Road

SE85DG

Evelyn Street

SE85DP

Yeoman Street

SE85FA

Yeoman Street

SE162TB

Goldsworthy Gardens

SE83PU

Capstan Road

SE162QG

Leather Road

SE83PB

Deptford Wharf

SE85AZ

Trundleys Road

SE83PA

Deptford Wharf

SE83QF

Evelyn

SE85FU

River Rise Close

SE85RY

Rainsborough Avenue

SE162AY

Alpine Road

SE83AL

George Beard Road

SE85SF

Evelyn Street

SE83RD

Enterprize Way

SE85AQ

Hicks Street

SE162RW

Reculver Road

SE167EH

Baroque Gardens

SE83SH

Grove Street

SE167EJ

Ashton Reach

SE167UX

Plough Way

SE162PY

Concorde Way

SE162SU

Silwood Street

SE83RE

Capstan Road

SE85DT

Yeoman Street

SE167DP

Plough Way

SE83QE

Linberry Walk

SE83QP

Bowditch

SE83QZ

Windlass Place

SE85RP

Evelyn Street

SE85RZ

Rainsborough Avenue

SE85SA

Rainsborough Avenue

SE162AU

Silwood Street

SE162QH

Marley Street

SE83GZ

Grove Street

SE85ES

Pell Street

SE162TE

Silwood Street

SE167FP

Plough Way

SE83QQ

Grove Street

SE85AH

Alloa Road

SE162RS

Alpine Road

SE162TA

Sketchley Gardens

SE83FQ

Winchester Square

SE83QU

Oxestalls Road

SE85EQ

Acacia Close

SE85EZ

Carolean Crescent

SE162PX

Island Road

SE162RG

Reculver Road

SE162RP

Alpine Road

SE167FQ

Plough Way

SE83GY

Henry Street

SE85DH

Woodcroft Mews

SE162ND

Reculver Road

SE83AG

Foreshore

SE83GX

Waterline Way

SE85AE

Scawen Road

SE85FB

Trundleys Road

SE85RS

Evelyn Street

SE162RR

Crane Mead

SE83DD

Barfleur Lane

Data Sources

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