Postcode SE8 4AD is located in a major urban area, within the Deptford area 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 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Cross & Deptford South is £58,869 per year. The median sale price in Deptford is £415,000 (around £614 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £499,000. The nearest station is Deptford Bridge, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brookmill Park.
New Cross & Deptford South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,567 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross & Deptford South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 207 ft away from SE8 4AD.
New Cross & Deptford South near SE8 4AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | St Johns | Southeastern | Walking directions to St Johns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Brookmill Park | Large | Walking directions to Brookmill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Fordham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fordham Park |
| 0.2 mi | Margaret McMillan Park | Small | Walking directions to Margaret McMillan Park |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £614 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 |
| Terraced | 17 | £580,000 | £781 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £562,500 | £706 |
| Flats | 76 | £366,500 | £597 |
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 | £380,000 | £505,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £586,000 |
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 | £611 | £766 |
| 2026 | £593 | £750 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 4AD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | 40, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AF | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Flat 3, Reginald Place 46-50, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AE | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Flat 9, Reginald Place 46-50, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AE | Flats | Leasehold | £253,500 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 4, Elgar Close, London, SE8 4AR | Terraced | Freehold | £670,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 15, Watsons Street, London, SE8 4AU | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 |
In the SE8 4AD postcode area, located within New Cross & Deptford South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Addey and Stanhope School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2018. | |
Addey and Stanhope School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Apr 2018
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Tidemill Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Nov 2022. | |
Tidemill Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Nov 2022
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jun 2023. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Jun 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE8 4AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sharon Grocery | 25 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AD | Walking directions to Sharon Grocery |
| 0 mi | Divine | Deptford High Street, Lewisham, SE8 4AD | Walking directions to Divine |
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 20-22 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0 mi | Asda | 5-9 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AD | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0 mi | Deptford Supermarket | 503 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6TQ | Walking directions to Deptford Supermarket |
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 4AD, 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 4AD records about 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE8 4AD in Deptford is £415,000 (about £614 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 4AD, including Addey and Stanhope School (Good), Tidemill Academy (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE8 4AD is Deptford Bridge in TfL zone 2,3, about 324 m away, serving the DLR line.
SE8 4AD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,567 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 4AD 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).