Postcode SE8 4HN 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 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 nearest station is Deptford Bridge, about 0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 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 the United Kingdom, 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 15.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from SE8 4HN.
New Cross South near SE8 4HN 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 2,3 | Deptford Bridge | DLR | Walking directions to Deptford Bridge |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | St Johns | Southeastern | Walking directions to St Johns |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 190 recent sales, the median property price is £492,250 (about £672 per square foot) in Brockley area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,895,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,895,000 | £— |
| Terraced | 54 | £796,500 | £724 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £787,500 | £793 |
| Flats | 127 | £425,000 | £635 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £805,000 | £385,000 | £950,000 | £677,500 |
| 2017 | — | £403,750 | £739,999 | £739,998 |
| 2018 | £2,600,000 | £388,000 | £680,000 | £667,500 |
| 2019 | £807,000 | £375,500 | £592,500 | £670,250 |
| 2020 | £695,000 | £402,500 | £655,000 | £722,500 |
| 2021 | £952,500 | £408,000 | £907,500 | £758,750 |
| 2022 | £2,150,000 | £405,000 | £1,190,000 | £800,000 |
| 2023 | £830,000 | £405,000 | £885,700 | £720,000 |
| 2024 | £685,000 | £420,000 | £750,000 | £810,000 |
| 2025 | £745,000 | £430,000 | £1,120,000 | £800,500 |
| 2026 | £1,895,000 | £415,000 | £683,500 | £781,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £779 | £656 | £473 | £584 |
| 2017 | — | £629 | £638 | £632 |
| 2018 | £518 | £615 | £700 | £601 |
| 2019 | £612 | £590 | £712 | £608 |
| 2020 | £616 | £633 | £706 | £638 |
| 2021 | £682 | £610 | £583 | £651 |
| 2022 | £777 | £637 | £759 | £710 |
| 2023 | £857 | £619 | £730 | £664 |
| 2024 | £586 | £654 | £739 | £676 |
| 2025 | £876 | £654 | £794 | £701 |
| 2026 | — | £624 | £849 | £700 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 4HN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | Flat 204, The Crescent, 2, Seager Place, London, SE8 4HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 4, Signal House, 3, Seager Place, London, SE8 4HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £575,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | Flat 210, The Crescent, 2, Seager Place, London, SE8 4HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | Flat 502, The Crescent, 2, Seager Place, London, SE8 4HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 503, The Crescent, 2, Seager Place, London, SE8 4HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £460,000 |
In the SE8 4HN 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 4HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Deal's Gateway, Greenwich, SE8 4HH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Deptford Food & Wine | 38 Deptford Broadway, London, SE8 4PQ | Walking directions to Deptford Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 30-40 Blackheath Road, London, SE10 8EF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Akwaba Market | Deptford Broadway, Lewisham, SE8 4PH | Walking directions to Akwaba Market |
| 0.1 mi | J. R. R. News | 2 Admiral Street, London, SE8 4HY | Walking directions to J. R. R. News |
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 4HN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ade Adewunmi
Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026
El Fry
Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026
Rotimi Skyers
Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE8 4HN 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 4HN in New Cross South is £492,250 (about £672 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 4HN, including Addey and Stanhope School (Good), Tidemill Academy (Good) and St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE8 4HN is Deptford Bridge in TfL zone 2,3, about 73 m away, serving the DLR line.
SE8 4HN 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 4HN is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ade Adewunmi (Green Party), El Fry (Green Party) and Rotimi Skyers (Green Party).