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SE8 3JJ

Dryfield Walk

Evelyn

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Overview

Postcode SE8 3JJ 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 very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Margaret McMillan Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
70.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Deptford North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,601 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Deptford North has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.3%

Approximately 70.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Deptford North is £57,836 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from SE8 3JJ.

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

4/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE8 3JJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Deptford

Southeastern

Walking directions to Deptford
0.6 mi

2,3

Deptford Bridge

DLR

Walking directions to Deptford Bridge
0.7 mi

2,3

Greenwich

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Greenwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE8 3JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMargaret McMillan ParkSmallWalking directions to Margaret McMillan Park
0.4 miUpper Pepys ParkSmallWalking directions to Upper Pepys Park
0.4 miPepys ParkSmallWalking directions to Pepys Park

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
3,960.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20.18(-25%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.61(-37%)
Other theft
7.5(-34%)
Public order
6.92(+2%)
Theft from the person
5.77(-38%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
161
42.04%
British
55
14.36%
Other White
30
7.83%
Other Asian
29
7.57%
Caribbean
24
6.27%
Total population: 383

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
34.98%
No qualifications
73
24.09%
Level 3 (A level)
46
15.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
13.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.59%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
79
66.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.8%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.63%
Other social rented
4
3.39%
Shared ownership
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Evelyn

Median price£397,000
Price per sq ft£639
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£336K – £543K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Evelyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced16£647,500£633
Flats78£378,750£639

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Evelyn

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Evelyn in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 3JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 3JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 2025Flat 6, 60, New King Street, London, SE8 3JEOtherFreehold£10,000
30 Apr 202617, Czar Street, London, SE8 3JNFlatsLeasehold£375,000
24 Apr 20255, Czar Street, London, SE8 3JNFlatsLeasehold£314,000
13 Apr 2026Apartment 54, The Drakes, 390, Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5BUFlatsLeasehold£300,000
27 Jun 2025Apartment 22, The Drakes, 390, Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5BUFlatsLeasehold£350,800

Schools

In the SE8 3JJ postcode area, located within Deptford North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE8 3JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGrinling Gibbons Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE8 3JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPayless Food Express8-10 New King Street, London, SE8 3HSWalking directions to Payless Food Express
0.1 miBao Long Vietnamese & Oriental SupermarketDeptford High Street, Lewisham, SE8 3ELWalking directions to Bao Long Vietnamese & Oriental Supermarket
0.2 miLondis317-319 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5RAWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miLeaders Mini Market258 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5BZWalking directions to Leaders Mini Market
0.2 miSupersave Off LicenceAbinger Grove, Lewisham, SE8 5NEWalking directions to Supersave Off Licence

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

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

Local councillors

Dylan Cooper-Stubbs

Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Leni Candan

Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rudi Schmidt

Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Vicky Foxcroft

Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham NorthE14001332
WardEvelynE05013721
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Deptford NorthE02000654
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 002CE01003251
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE8 3JJ

Is SE8 3JJ (Deptford North) safe?

The area around SE8 3JJ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near SE8 3JJ?

The median sale price around SE8 3JJ in Deptford North is £397,000 (about £639 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE8 3JJ?

There are 20 schools close to SE8 3JJ, including Grinling Gibbons Primary School (Good), 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 3JJ?

The closest station to SE8 3JJ is Deptford in TfL zone 2, about 467 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE8 3JJ?

SE8 3JJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,601 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE8 3JJ (Deptford North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE8 3JJ 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).