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SE8 3DW

Creekside

Greenwich Creekside

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Detailed insights for SE8 3DW

Overview

Postcode SE8 3DW 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 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Margaret McMillan Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
68.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Greenwich & Deptford Creekside has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

68.2%

Approximately 68.2% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Greenwich & Deptford Creekside is £84,152 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from SE8 3DW.

Flood risk

Very low

Greenwich & Deptford Creekside near SE8 3DW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Deptford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE8 3DW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Deptford

Southeastern

Walking directions to Deptford
0.3 mi

2,3

Greenwich

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Greenwich
0.4 mi

2,3

Deptford Bridge

DLR

Walking directions to Deptford Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE8 3DW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMargaret McMillan ParkSmallWalking directions to Margaret McMillan Park
0.2 miCharlotte Turner GardensSmallWalking directions to Charlotte Turner Gardens
0.5 miEvelyn GreenSmallWalking directions to Evelyn Green

Area Profile

Population
213
Population density
12,814.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
74.51(+646%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.1(+26%)
Drugs
15.12(+144%)
Public order
10.7(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.96(-63%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
43
20.38%
African
30
14.22%
Other Asian
20
9.48%
Other White
19
9%
Caribbean
17
8.06%
Total population: 211

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
39.18%
No qualifications
29
16.96%
Level 3 (A level)
28
16.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
10.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
8.77%
Total 16+ residents: 171

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
60.23%
Owns with a mortgage
12
13.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
12.5%
Social rents from council
7
7.95%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.41%
Total households: 88

Property prices in Greenwich Creekside

Median price£420,000
Price per sq ft£644
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£364K – £530K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greenwich Creekside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£800,000£858
Flats80£414,000£642

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greenwich Creekside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenwich Creekside.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenwich Creekside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenwich Creekside.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenwich Creekside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greenwich Creekside in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 3DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026Flat 41, Atrium Heights, 4, Little Thames Walk, London, SE8 3FBFlatsLeasehold£575,000
10 Dec 2025Flat 7, Atrium Heights, 4, Little Thames Walk, London, SE8 3FBFlatsLeasehold£360,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 17, Atrium Heights, 4, Little Thames Walk, London, SE8 3FBFlatsLeasehold£625,000
04 Jun 202641, Bruford Court, London, SE8 3BPFlatsLeasehold£362,500
10 Dec 202549, Bruford Court, London, SE8 3BPFlatsLeasehold£238,000

Schools

In the SE8 3DW postcode area, located within Greenwich & Deptford Creekside, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE8 3DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableTrinity LabanHigher education institutions

N/A

0.1 miNurseryRachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE8 3DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMama Nasha16-18 Creek Road, London, SE8 3BNWalking directions to Mama Nasha
0 miNisa Local12-14 Creek Road, London, SE8 3BNWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miTesco ExpressCreek Road, London, SE8 3BNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSainsbury's Local12-14 Creek Road, London, SE8 3BNWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miEl Khadijat International147 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3NUWalking directions to El Khadijat International

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Greenwich district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,576
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,513
Band H£4,216

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 3DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Calum O'Byrne Mulligan

Greenwich Creekside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Tillie Muir

Greenwich Creekside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Matthew Pennycook

Greenwich and Woolwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictGreenwichE09000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreenwich and WoolwichE14001257
WardGreenwich CreeksideE05014080
ParishGreenwich, unparished areaE43000201
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich & Deptford CreeksideE02006928
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Greenwich 035BE01033727
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SE8 3DW

Is SE8 3DW (Greenwich & Deptford Creekside) safe?

The area around SE8 3DW 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.

What is the average house price near SE8 3DW?

The median sale price around SE8 3DW in Greenwich & Deptford Creekside is £420,000 (about £644 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE8 3DW?

There are 20 schools close to SE8 3DW, including Trinity Laban, Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE8 3DW?

The closest station to SE8 3DW is Deptford in TfL zone 2, about 416 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE8 3DW?

SE8 3DW 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).

Who represents SE8 3DW (Greenwich & Deptford Creekside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Greenwich and Woolwich covering SE8 3DW 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).