Postcode SE8 4DQ is located in a major urban area, within the Deptford area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the New Cross South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Cross South is £65,561 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 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brookmill Park.
New Cross South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,677 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Cross South is £65,561 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from SE8 4DQ.
New Cross South near SE8 4DQ 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | St Johns | Southeastern | Walking directions to St Johns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brookmill Park | Large | Walking directions to Brookmill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Margaret McMillan Park | Small | Walking directions to Margaret McMillan Park |
| 0.3 mi | Friendly Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendly Gardens |
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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 4DQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | The Old Workshop Cottage, 7, Tanners Hill, London, SE8 4PJ | Detached | Leasehold | £660,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 17, Tanners Hill, London, SE8 4PJ | Terraced | Freehold | £580,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 13, Tanners Hill, London, SE8 4PJ | Terraced | Freehold | £630,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Flat 2, 48, Deptford Broadway, London, SE8 4PH | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 52, Tanners Hill, London, SE8 4PN | Terraced | Leasehold | £450,000 |
In the SE8 4DQ postcode area, located within New Cross South, there are 13 primary and 3 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 | Oak Gardens Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2023. | |
Oak Gardens Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jan 2023
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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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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE8 4DQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Akwaba Market | Deptford Broadway, Lewisham, SE8 4PH | Walking directions to Akwaba Market |
| 0.1 mi | Deptford Food & Wine | 38 Deptford Broadway, London, SE8 4PQ | Walking directions to Deptford Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Payless | 498 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6TJ | Walking directions to Payless |
| 0.1 mi | Deptford Supermarket | 503 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6TQ | Walking directions to Deptford Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | 5-9 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AD | Walking directions to Asda |
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 4DQ, 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 4DQ records about 127 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SE8 4DQ 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 4DQ, including Addey and Stanhope School (Good), Oak Gardens Primary School (Good) and Tidemill Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE8 4DQ is Deptford Bridge in TfL zone 2,3, about 248 m away, serving the DLR line.
SE8 4DQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,677 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 4DQ 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).