Postcode SE8 4EF is located in a major urban area, within the Brockley ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the New Cross South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Cross South is £65,561 per year. The nearest station is Deptford Bridge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is Brookmill Park.
New Cross South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,574 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross South has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 314 ft away from SE8 4EF.
New Cross South near SE8 4EF 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 | St Johns | Southeastern | Walking directions to St Johns |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brookmill Park | Large | Walking directions to Brookmill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Margaret McMillan Park | Small | Walking directions to Margaret McMillan Park |
| 0.1 mi | Friendly Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendly Gardens |
Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £513,000 in Brockley area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £2,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £745,000 |
| Flats | 115 | £435,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £882,500 |
| Terraced | 50 | £825,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brockley
In the SE8 4EF postcode area, located within New Cross South, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 4EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | J. R. R. News | 2 Admiral Street, London, SE8 4HY | Walking directions to J. R. R. News |
| 0.2 mi | Cyprus Food Centre | Friendly Street, Lewisham, SE4 1UY | Walking directions to Cyprus Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 215-223 Lewisham Way, London, SE4 1UY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Deptford Food & Wine | 38 Deptford Broadway, London, SE8 4PQ | Walking directions to Deptford Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Payless | 498 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6TJ | Walking directions to Payless |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.