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SE8 3AY

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Evelyn

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Detailed insights for SE8 3AY

Overview

Postcode SE8 3AY is located in a major urban area, within the Evelyn ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Silwood & Pepys area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Silwood & Pepys is £80,087 per year. The nearest station is Surrey Quays, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deptford Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
60.2%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Silwood & Pepys has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,306 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Silwood & Pepys has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.2%

Approximately 60.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Silwood & Pepys is £80,087 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE8 3AY.

Flood risk

Very low

Silwood & Pepys near SE8 3AY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Surrey Quays located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE8 3AY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2

Surrey Quays

Overground

Walking directions to Surrey Quays
0.8 mi

2

Mudchute

DLR

Walking directions to Mudchute
0.9 mi

2

Deptford

Southeastern

Walking directions to Deptford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE8 3AY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDeptford ParkMediumWalking directions to Deptford Park
0.2 miUpper Pepys ParkSmallWalking directions to Upper Pepys Park
0.2 miPepys ParkSmallWalking directions to Pepys Park

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
13,054.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
34.03(+27%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.28(-19%)
Drugs
8.26(+33%)
Public order
4.86(-28%)
Other theft
3.89(-66%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
97
36.6%
African
48
18.11%
Caribbean
24
9.06%
Other White
22
8.3%
Other
20
7.55%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
37.39%
No qualifications
55
23.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.45%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.18%
Apprenticeship
13
5.46%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
49
43.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
21.24%
Social rents from council
19
16.81%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.73%
Owns outright
7
6.19%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Evelyn

Median price£397,000
Price per sq ft£639
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£336K – £543K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £397,000 (about £639 per square foot) in Evelyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £1,010,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Evelyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced16£647,500£633
Flats78£378,750£639

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Evelyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Evelyn.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£436,500£598,200
2017£532,000£515,000
2018£445,000£605,500
2019£436,000£521,550
2020£456,995£685,000
2021£420,000£700,000
2022£410,000£692,400
2023£400,000£607,500
2024£442,500£665,000
2025£397,000£587,895
2026£351,500£636,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Evelyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Evelyn.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£708£572
2017£707£665
2018£678£568
2019£692£514
2020£688£574
2021£657£588
2022£668£635
2023£667£658
2024£667£668
2025£660£655
2026£597£580
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Evelyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 3AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 3AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Sept 2025Flat 6, Harmon House, Bowditch, London, SE8 3ASFlatsLeasehold£395,000
10 Jul 2025Flat 51, Harmon House, Bowditch, London, SE8 3ASFlatsLeasehold£324,000
10 Jul 2025Flat 8, Lanyard House, Windlass Place, London, SE8 3QYFlatsLeasehold£390,000
11 May 2026Flat 12.07, Aragon Tower, George Beard Road, London, SE8 3AJFlatsLeasehold£375,000
13 Feb 2026Flat 10.11, Aragon Tower, George Beard Road, London, SE8 3AJFlatsLeasehold£330,000

Schools

In the SE8 3AY postcode area, located within Silwood & Pepys, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE8 3AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDeptford Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableMarathon Science SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.4 miNurseryClyde Nursery School.Local authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 3AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE8 3AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGayatri Supermarket3-4 Grove Street, London, SE8 3QGWalking directions to Gayatri Supermarket
0.2 miSparCalypso Way, Southwark, SE16 7FNWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miTesco ExpressLighter Close, Lewisham, SE16 7DRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCo-op FoodMary Rose Square, Lewisham, SE8 5FAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miASDA ExpressLewisham, SE8 5FZWalking directions to ASDA Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE8 3AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dylan Cooper-Stubbs

Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Leni Candan

Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rudi Schmidt

Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Vicky Foxcroft

Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham NorthE14001332
WardEvelynE05013721
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Silwood & PepysE02000653
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 001DE01003249
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE8 3AY

Is SE8 3AY (Silwood & Pepys) safe?

The area around SE8 3AY records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE8 3AY?

The median sale price around SE8 3AY in Silwood & Pepys is £397,000 (about £639 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE8 3AY?

There are 20 schools close to SE8 3AY, including Deptford Park Primary School (Good), Marathon Science School (Inadequate) and Clyde Nursery School. (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE8 3AY?

The closest station to SE8 3AY is Surrey Quays in TfL zone 2, about 1,003 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around SE8 3AY?

SE8 3AY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,306 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE8 3AY (Silwood & Pepys) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE8 3AY is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dylan Cooper-Stubbs (Green Party), Leni Candan (Green Party) and Rudi Schmidt (Green Party).