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SE8 4BW

Deptford High Street

Deptford

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Detailed insights for SE8 4BW

Overview

Postcode SE8 4BW 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 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 nearest station is Deptford, about 0 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Fordham Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
187
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

New Cross & Deptford South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,567 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

New Cross & Deptford South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18%

Approximately 18.0% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in New Cross & Deptford South is £58,869 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 78 ft away from SE8 4BW.

Flood risk

Medium

New Cross & Deptford South near SE8 4BW has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Deptford located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE8 4BW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

2

Deptford

Southeastern

Walking directions to Deptford
0.3 mi

2,3

Deptford Bridge

DLR

Walking directions to Deptford Bridge
0.5 mi

2,3

Greenwich

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Greenwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE8 4BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miFordham ParkMediumWalking directions to Fordham Park
0.1 miMargaret McMillan ParkSmallWalking directions to Margaret McMillan Park
0.3 miCharlotte Turner GardensSmallWalking directions to Charlotte Turner Gardens

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
8,373.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
74.35(+177%)
Violence and sexual offences
62.78(+102%)
Shoplifting
37.85(+279%)
Public order
25.38(+275%)
Theft from the person
18.7(+99%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
40.83%
Other White
57
23.75%
African
17
7.08%
Chinese
15
6.25%
Other
14
5.83%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
68.22%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.75%
No qualifications
18
8.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
4.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
3.27%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
46.72%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.95%
Other social rented
18
14.75%
Shared ownership
9
7.38%
Owns outright
4
3.28%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Deptford

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£622
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£339K – £500K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Deptford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£660,000£547
Semi-Detached3£562,500£706
Terraced20£548,250£778
Flats79£372,500£608

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Deptford

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 4BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 4BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jun 2026Flat 4, 133, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NSFlatsLeasehold£240,000
23 Jan 2026Flat 1, 133, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NSFlatsLeasehold£202,500
23 Jan 2026Flat 6, 133, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NSFlatsLeasehold£215,000
23 Jan 2026Flat 6, 133, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NSFlatsLeasehold£202,500
15 Dec 2025110B, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NSFlatsLeasehold£300,000

Schools

In the SE8 4BW postcode area, located within New Cross & Deptford South, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE8 4BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryTidemill AcademyAcademy converter

Good

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

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 4BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE8 4BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's Local124 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0 miIceland112-114 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NSWalking directions to Iceland
0 miAnything Chinese Supermarket106 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NSWalking directions to Anything Chinese Supermarket
0.1 miEl Khadijat International147 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3NUWalking directions to El Khadijat International
0.1 miMace Grocers & Off License111c Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NSWalking directions to Mace Grocers & Off License

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 4BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daniel Jenkins

Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Hau-Yu Tam

Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Heather Farnworth

Deptford - 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
WardDeptfordE05013719
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New Cross & Deptford SouthE02006798
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 039DE01003304
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2012-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SE8 4BW

Is SE8 4BW (New Cross & Deptford South) safe?

The area around SE8 4BW 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE8 4BW?

The median sale price around SE8 4BW in New Cross & Deptford South is £425,000 (about £622 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE8 4BW?

There are 20 schools close to SE8 4BW, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good), Tidemill Academy (Good) and Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE8 4BW?

The closest station to SE8 4BW is Deptford in TfL zone 2, about 54 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE8 4BW?

SE8 4BW 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).

Who represents SE8 4BW (New Cross & Deptford South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE8 4BW 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).