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SE8 4FD

Deptford

Lewisham

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Overview

Postcode SE8 4FD 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 0.2 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
54.8%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

New Cross & Deptford South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.8%

Approximately 54.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from SE8 4FD.

Flood risk

Low

New Cross & Deptford South near SE8 4FD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Deptford Bridge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE8 4FD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

2,3

Greenwich

DLR, Southeastern

Walking directions to Greenwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE8 4FD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBrookmill ParkLargeWalking directions to Brookmill Park
0.2 miMargaret McMillan ParkSmallWalking directions to Margaret McMillan Park
0.4 miCharlotte Turner GardensSmallWalking directions to Charlotte Turner Gardens

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
12,170.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.86(+112%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.96(+45%)
Drugs
16.23(+162%)
Public order
12.99(+92%)
Other theft
9.74(-15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
29.21%
African
82
26.03%
Caribbean
32
10.16%
Other Asian
28
8.89%
Other White
18
5.71%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
52.5%
No qualifications
30
12.5%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.92%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
67
54.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
22.58%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.9%
Owns outright
9
7.26%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

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 4FD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 4FD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 2026Flat 33, Frankham House, Frankham Street, London, SE8 4RLFlatsLeasehold£400,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 10, Frankham House, Frankham Street, London, SE8 4RLFlatsLeasehold£350,000
25 Jun 2025Flat 10, Frankham House, Frankham Street, London, SE8 4RLFlatsLeasehold£245,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 15, Frankham House, Frankham Street, London, SE8 4RLFlatsLeasehold£375,000
25 Mar 2025Flat 21, Frankham House, Frankham Street, London, SE8 4RLFlatsLeasehold£400,000

Schools

In the SE8 4FD postcode area, located within New Cross & Deptford South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE8 4FD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryTidemill AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableTrinity LabanHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE8 4FD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHa-Noi84 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4RGWalking directions to Ha-Noi
0.1 miZulu MartDeptford High Street, Lewisham, SE8 4EPWalking directions to Zulu Mart
0.1 miDeptford Supermarket101-103 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AAWalking directions to Deptford Supermarket
0.1 miDivineDeptford High Street, Lewisham, SE8 4ADWalking directions to Divine
0.1 miTesco Express20-22 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AFWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 4FD, 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 039EE01032579
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2024-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SE8 4FD

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

The area around SE8 4FD 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.

What is the average house price near SE8 4FD?

The median sale price around SE8 4FD 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 4FD?

There are 20 schools close to SE8 4FD, including Tidemill Academy (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Trinity Laban. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE8 4FD?

The closest station to SE8 4FD is Deptford Bridge in TfL zone 2,3, about 284 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around SE8 4FD?

SE8 4FD 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).

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

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