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SE8 3LQ

Prince Street

Evelyn

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Overview

Postcode SE8 3LQ 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 medium park is Folkestone Gardens.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
72%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very 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

72%

Approximately 72.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from SE8 3LQ.

Flood risk

Very low

Deptford North near SE8 3LQ 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 3LQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Deptford

Southeastern

Walking directions to Deptford
0.7 mi

2,3

Deptford Bridge

DLR

Walking directions to Deptford Bridge
0.7 mi

2

New Cross Gate

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to New Cross Gate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE8 3LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miFolkestone GardensMediumWalking directions to Folkestone Gardens
0.4 miMargaret McMillan ParkSmallWalking directions to Margaret McMillan Park
0.4 miUpper Pepys ParkSmallWalking directions to Upper Pepys Park

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
26,083.9 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
125
33.78%
British
52
14.05%
Other White
38
10.27%
Other Asian
32
8.65%
Caribbean
32
8.65%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
32.22%
No qualifications
55
23.01%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.13%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
78
66.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.95%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.63%
Other social rented
7
5.93%
Owns outright
3
2.54%
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 3LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 3LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Nov 202511, Dacca Street, London, SE8 3LHFlatsLeasehold£399,000
30 Apr 202617, Czar Street, London, SE8 3JNFlatsLeasehold£375,000
24 Apr 20255, Czar Street, London, SE8 3JNFlatsLeasehold£314,000
24 Apr 202510, Lynch Walk, London, SE8 3LLFlatsLeasehold£357,000
25 Nov 2025Flat 12, Wardalls House, Staunton Street, London, SE8 5LUFlatsLeasehold£346,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE8 3LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGrinling Gibbons Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Outstanding

0.3 miNurseryClyde Nursery School.Local authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE8 3LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis317-319 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5RAWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miLeaders Mini Market258 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5BZWalking directions to Leaders Mini Market
0.1 miPayless Food Express8-10 New King Street, London, SE8 3HSWalking directions to Payless Food Express
0.1 miSupersave Off LicenceAbinger Grove, Lewisham, SE8 5NEWalking directions to Supersave Off Licence
0.1 miĐất Cảng SupermarketAlverton Street, Lewisham, SE8 5BZWalking directions to Đất Cảng Supermarket

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 3LQ, 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 3LQ

Is SE8 3LQ (Deptford North) safe?

The area around SE8 3LQ 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 3LQ?

The median sale price around SE8 3LQ 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 3LQ?

There are 20 schools close to SE8 3LQ, including Grinling Gibbons Primary School (Good), Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding) and Clyde Nursery School. (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE8 3LQ?

The closest station to SE8 3LQ is Deptford in TfL zone 2, about 501 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE8 3LQ?

SE8 3LQ 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 3LQ (Deptford North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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