Postcode SE8 3BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Evelyn ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Deptford North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Deptford North is £57,836 per year. The nearest station is Deptford, 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.
Deptford North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,295 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Deptford North has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 53.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Deptford North is £57,836 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE8 3BQ.
Deptford North near SE8 3BQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Deptford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Mudchute | DLR | Walking directions to Mudchute |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Upper Pepys Park | Small | Walking directions to Upper Pepys Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £647,500 | £633 |
| Flats | 78 | £378,750 | £639 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 3BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 107, Millard Road, London, SE8 3GB | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 07 May 2025 | 107, Millard Road, London, SE8 3GB | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Flat 12, Lacewood Apartments, 4, Timberyard Street, London, SE8 3JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £615,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 5, Lacewood Apartments, 4, Timberyard Street, London, SE8 3JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £131,250 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 17, Millard Road, London, SE8 3GA | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 |
In the SE8 3BQ postcode area, located within Deptford North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 3BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | ASDA Express | Lewisham, SE8 5FZ | Walking directions to ASDA Express |
| 0.2 mi | Gayatri Supermarket | 3-4 Grove Street, London, SE8 3QG | Walking directions to Gayatri Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Đất Cảng Supermarket | Alverton Street, Lewisham, SE8 5BZ | Walking directions to Đất Cảng Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Supersave Off Licence | Abinger Grove, Lewisham, SE8 5NE | Walking directions to Supersave Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 317-319 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5RA | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE8 3BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dylan Cooper-Stubbs
Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026
Leni Candan
Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026
Rudi Schmidt
Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE8 3BQ records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 theft from the person.
The median sale price around SE8 3BQ in Deptford North is £397,000 (about £639 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 3BQ, including Clyde Nursery School. (Outstanding), Deptford Park Primary School (Good) and Twin Oaks Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE8 3BQ is Deptford in TfL zone 2, about 1,021 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE8 3BQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,295 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE8 3BQ 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).