Postcode SE8 4EY 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 145.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 Bridge, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brookmill Park.
New Cross & Deptford South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,049 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross & Deptford South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.0% 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.
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 59 ft away from SE8 4EY.
New Cross & Deptford South near SE8 4EY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Deptford Bridge located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2,3 | Deptford Bridge | DLR | Walking directions to Deptford Bridge |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.4 mi | 2,3 | Greenwich | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Greenwich |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Charlotte Turner Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Charlotte Turner Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £660,000 | £547 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £562,500 | £706 |
| Terraced | 20 | £548,250 | £778 |
| Flats | 79 | £372,500 | £608 |
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 | £380,500 | £512,500 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £608,000 |
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 | £615 | £770 |
| 2026 | £593 | £682 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 4EY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | Flat 33, Frankham House, Frankham Street, London, SE8 4RL | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 10, Frankham House, Frankham Street, London, SE8 4RL | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Flat 10, Frankham House, Frankham Street, London, SE8 4RL | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 15, Frankham House, Frankham Street, London, SE8 4RL | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Flat 21, Frankham House, Frankham Street, London, SE8 4RL | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 |
In the SE8 4EY postcode area, located within New Cross & Deptford South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 4EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dag Supermarket | Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, SE10 8GS | Walking directions to Dag Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Deal's Gateway, Greenwich, SE8 4HH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Zulu Mart | Deptford High Street, Lewisham, SE8 4EP | Walking directions to Zulu Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 20-22 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Deptford Food & Wine | 38 Deptford Broadway, London, SE8 4PQ | Walking directions to Deptford Food & Wine |
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 4EY, 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 4EY records about 146 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 theft from the person.
The median sale price around SE8 4EY in New Cross & Deptford South is £425,000 (about £622 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 4EY, including Tidemill Academy (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Trinity Laban. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE8 4EY is Deptford Bridge in TfL zone 2,3, about 216 m away, serving the DLR line.
SE8 4EY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,049 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 4EY 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).