Postcode SE8 3GR is located in a major urban area, within the Deptford ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the New Cross & Deptford South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Cross & Deptford South is £58,869 per year. The nearest station is Greenwich, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest small park is Margaret McMillan Park.
New Cross & Deptford South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,049 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross & Deptford South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Cross & Deptford South is £58,869 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 282 ft away from SE8 3GR.
New Cross & Deptford South near SE8 3GR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Greenwich located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2,3 | Greenwich | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Greenwich |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.4 mi | 2,3 | Deptford Bridge | DLR | Walking directions to Deptford Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Margaret McMillan Park | Small | Walking directions to Margaret McMillan Park |
| 0.3 mi | Charlotte Turner Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Charlotte Turner Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | St Alfege Park | Small | Walking directions to St Alfege Park |
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 3GR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 22, Deckhouse Court, Cofferdam Way, London, SE8 3GR | Flats | Leasehold | £615,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 12, Deckhouse Court, Cofferdam Way, London, SE8 3GR | Flats | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 6, Deckhouse Court, Cofferdam Way, London, SE8 3GR | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 21, Deckhouse Court, Cofferdam Way, London, SE8 3GR | Flats | Leasehold | £525,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 3, Bowhouse Court, Cofferdam Way, London, SE8 3GQ | Flats | Leasehold | £342,000 |
In the SE8 3GR postcode area, located within New Cross & Deptford South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 3GR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 12-14 Creek Road, London, SE8 3BN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tarves Food & Wine | 21 Tarves Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 9JU | Walking directions to Tarves Food & Wine |
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 3GR, 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 3GR records about 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3GR in New Cross & Deptford South 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 3GR, including Trinity Laban, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE8 3GR is Greenwich in TfL zone 2,3, about 452 m away, serving the DLR and Southeastern lines.
SE8 3GR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,049 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 3GR 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).