Postcode SE8 3LF 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 Deptford Bridge, 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 52.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 134 ft away from SE8 3LF.
New Cross & Deptford South near SE8 3LF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Deptford Bridge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2,3 | Deptford Bridge | DLR | Walking directions to Deptford Bridge |
| 0.3 mi | 2,3 | Greenwich | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Greenwich |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Margaret McMillan Park | Small | Walking directions to Margaret McMillan Park |
| 0.4 mi | Charlotte Turner Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Charlotte Turner Gardens |
| 0.4 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 3LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | Flat 20, Holden House, Deptford Church Street, London, SE8 4SQ | Flats | Leasehold | £302,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Flat 37, Wilshaw House, Deptford Church Street, London, SE8 4SF | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 6, Torrent Lodge, 11, Merryweather Place, London, SE10 8EQ | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | Flat 21, Castell House, Deptford Church Street, London, SE8 4SD | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | Flat 3, Cremer House, Deptford Church Street, London, SE8 4SB | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 |
In the SE8 3LF 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 3LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Golden Vineyard | 64 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8LF | Walking directions to Golden Vineyard |
| 0.2 mi | Dag Supermarket | Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, SE10 8GS | Walking directions to Dag Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Mama Nasha | 16-18 Creek Road, London, SE8 3BN | Walking directions to Mama Nasha |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 12-14 Creek Road, London, SE8 3BN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Creek Road, London, SE8 3BN | Walking directions to Tesco 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 3LF, 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 3LF 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 3LF 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 3LF, including Trinity Laban, Tidemill Academy (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE8 3LF is Deptford Bridge in TfL zone 2,3, about 384 m away, serving the DLR line.
SE8 3LF 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 3LF 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).