Postcode SE8 3LW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deptford Park.
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.
Deptford North has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.5% 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.
The average income per household in Deptford North is £57,836 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from SE8 3LW.
Deptford North near SE8 3LW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Deptford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| 0.8 mi | 2,3 | Deptford Bridge | DLR | Walking directions to Deptford Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.3 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Margaret McMillan Park | Small | Walking directions to Margaret McMillan Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £647,500 | £633 |
| Flats | 78 | £378,750 | £639 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 3LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2025 | Flat 7, Linden House, Abinger Grove, London, SE8 5NB | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 10, Lynch Walk, London, SE8 3LL | Flats | Leasehold | £357,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Flat 17, Camden House, Grove Street, London, SE8 3LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £332,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2025 | Flat 24, Camden House, Grove Street, London, SE8 3LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 11, Dacca Street, London, SE8 3LH | Flats | Leasehold | £399,000 |
In the SE8 3LW postcode area, located within Deptford North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 3LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Đất Cảng Supermarket | Alverton Street, Lewisham, SE8 5BZ | Walking directions to Đất Cảng Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Supersave Off Licence | Abinger Grove, Lewisham, SE8 5NE | Walking directions to Supersave Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Leaders Mini Market | 258 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5BZ | Walking directions to Leaders Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 317-319 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5RA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Childers Street, Lewisham, SE8 5FW | Walking directions to Premier |
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 3LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dylan Cooper-Stubbs
Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026
Leni Candan
Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026
Rudi Schmidt
Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE8 3LW 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.
The median sale price around SE8 3LW in Deptford North is £397,000 (about £639 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 3LW, including Clyde Nursery School. (Outstanding), Grinling Gibbons Primary School (Good) and Deptford Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE8 3LW is Deptford in TfL zone 2, about 729 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE8 3LW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE8 3LW 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).