Postcode SE8 3BS is located in a major urban area, within the Greenwich Creekside ward of Greenwich in the London region, and forms part of the Greenwich & Deptford Creekside area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greenwich & Deptford Creekside is £84,152 per year. The nearest station is Deptford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Margaret McMillan Park.
Greenwich & Deptford Creekside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,790 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Greenwich & Deptford Creekside has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Greenwich & Deptford Creekside is £84,152 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 161 ft away from SE8 3BS.
Greenwich & Deptford Creekside near SE8 3BS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.4 mi | 2,3 | Greenwich | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Greenwich |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich | DLR | Walking directions to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Margaret McMillan Park | Small | Walking directions to Margaret McMillan Park |
| 0.2 mi | Charlotte Turner Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Charlotte Turner Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Evelyn Green | Small | Walking directions to Evelyn Green |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £644 per square foot) in Greenwich Creekside area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,750 up to £1,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £800,000 | £858 |
| Flats | 80 | £414,000 | £642 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £493,750 | £862,500 |
| 2017 | £462,500 | £977,500 |
| 2018 | £383,000 | £642,500 |
| 2019 | £472,500 | £650,000 |
| 2020 | £422,500 | £705,000 |
| 2021 | £440,000 | £712,750 |
| 2022 | £443,000 | £697,500 |
| 2023 | £475,000 | £850,000 |
| 2024 | £435,000 | £710,000 |
| 2025 | £433,750 | £810,000 |
| 2026 | £407,500 | £747,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £656 | £663 |
| 2017 | £650 | £687 |
| 2018 | £627 | £713 |
| 2019 | £654 | £683 |
| 2020 | £652 | £866 |
| 2021 | £659 | £789 |
| 2022 | £678 | £881 |
| 2023 | £657 | £873 |
| 2024 | £687 | £843 |
| 2025 | £642 | £835 |
| 2026 | £644 | £936 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 3BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | 30, Basevi Way, London, SE8 3JS | Terraced | Freehold | £800,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2025 | 45, Creek Road, London, SE8 3BU | Flats | Leasehold | £525,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2026 | 41, Bruford Court, London, SE8 3BP | Flats | Leasehold | £362,500 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 49, Bruford Court, London, SE8 3BP | Flats | Leasehold | £238,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 34, Bruford Court, London, SE8 3BP | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 |
In the SE8 3BS postcode area, located within Greenwich & Deptford Creekside, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 3BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 12-14 Creek Road, London, SE8 3BN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Mama Nasha | 16-18 Creek Road, London, SE8 3BN | Walking directions to Mama Nasha |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 12-14 Creek Road, London, SE8 3BN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Creek Road, London, SE8 3BN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Bao Long Vietnamese & Oriental Supermarket | Deptford High Street, Lewisham, SE8 3EL | Walking directions to Bao Long Vietnamese & Oriental Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Greenwich 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 3BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Calum O'Byrne Mulligan
Greenwich Creekside - Elected 7 May 2026
Tillie Muir
Greenwich Creekside - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Pennycook
Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE8 3BS records about 96 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE8 3BS in Greenwich & Deptford Creekside is £420,000 (about £644 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 3BS, including Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding), Trinity Laban and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE8 3BS is Deptford in TfL zone 2, about 467 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE8 3BS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,790 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE8 3BS is Matthew Pennycook (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Calum O'Byrne Mulligan (Labour Party) and Tillie Muir (Labour Party).