Postcode SE8 3DR is located in a major urban area, within the Deptford ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Deptford North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Fordham Park.
Deptford North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,923 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Deptford North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from SE8 3DR.
Deptford North near SE8 3DR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Deptford located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.4 mi | 2,3 | Deptford Bridge | DLR | Walking directions to Deptford Bridge |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Greenwich | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Greenwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Fordham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fordham Park |
| 0.2 mi | Margaret McMillan Park | Small | Walking directions to Margaret McMillan Park |
| 0.2 mi | Charlotte Turner Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Charlotte Turner Gardens |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £622 per square foot) in Deptford area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £660,000 | £547 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £562,500 | £706 |
| Terraced | 20 | £548,250 | £778 |
| Flats | 79 | £372,500 | £608 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320,500 | £450,000 |
| 2017 | £350,000 | £547,500 |
| 2018 | £407,500 | £493,750 |
| 2019 | £420,000 | £480,000 |
| 2020 | £427,475 | £525,000 |
| 2021 | £390,000 | £537,500 |
| 2022 | £423,500 | £610,000 |
| 2023 | £392,500 | £598,750 |
| 2024 | £336,500 | £595,750 |
| 2025 | £380,500 | £512,500 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £608,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £607 | £575 |
| 2017 | £624 | £552 |
| 2018 | £567 | £518 |
| 2019 | £647 | £628 |
| 2020 | £681 | £668 |
| 2021 | £627 | £583 |
| 2022 | £644 | £604 |
| 2023 | £632 | £589 |
| 2024 | £603 | £677 |
| 2025 | £615 | £770 |
| 2026 | £593 | £682 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 3DR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 27, Mary Ann Gardens, London, SE8 3DP | Terraced | Freehold | £586,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 57, Mary Ann Gardens, London, SE8 3DP | Terraced | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 144B, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3PQ | Flats | Leasehold | £408,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Flat 5, 210A, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3PR | Flats | Leasehold | £495,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Apartment 2, 190 - 196, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3PR | Flats | Leasehold | £432,500 |
In the SE8 3DR postcode area, located within Deptford North, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 3DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | El Khadijat International | 147 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3NU | Walking directions to El Khadijat International |
| 0.1 mi | Bao Long Vietnamese & Oriental Supermarket | Deptford High Street, Lewisham, SE8 3EL | Walking directions to Bao Long Vietnamese & Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 124 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 112-114 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Payless Food Express | 8-10 New King Street, London, SE8 3HS | Walking directions to Payless Food Express |
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 3DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Jenkins
Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026
Hau-Yu Tam
Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026
Heather Farnworth
Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE8 3DR records about 169 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3DR in Deptford North is £425,000 (about £622 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 3DR, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good), Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding) and Grinling Gibbons Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE8 3DR is Deptford in TfL zone 2, about 123 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE8 3DR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,923 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 3DR is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Daniel Jenkins (Green Party), Hau-Yu Tam (Green Party) and Heather Farnworth (Green Party).