Postcode SE8 4JL is located in a major urban area, within the Lewisham Central area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Central Lewisham North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Lewisham North is £72,089 per year. The median sale price in Lewisham Central is £311,250 (around £563 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £392,750. The nearest station is Elverson Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brookmill Park.
Central Lewisham North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,069 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Central Lewisham North has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Lewisham North is £72,089 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 60 ft away from SE8 4JL.
Central Lewisham North near SE8 4JL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Elverson Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2,3 | Elverson Road | DLR | Walking directions to Elverson Road |
| 0.2 mi | 2,3 | Lewisham | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Lewisham |
| 0.2 mi | 2 | St Johns | Southeastern | Walking directions to St Johns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Brookmill Park | Large | Walking directions to Brookmill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cornmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cornmill Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Friendly Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendly Gardens |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £311,250 (about £563 per square foot) in Lewisham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,500 up to £1,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,150,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £970,000 | £644 |
| Terraced | 8 | £596,000 | £503 |
| Flats | 60 | £302,000 | £573 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £323,220 | £470,000 |
| 2017 | £335,000 | £570,250 |
| 2018 | £377,500 | £448,500 |
| 2019 | £328,000 | £505,000 |
| 2020 | £318,000 | £450,750 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £549,000 |
| 2022 | £325,000 | £676,500 |
| 2023 | £340,000 | £710,000 |
| 2024 | £318,750 | £712,500 |
| 2025 | £315,000 | £592,500 |
| 2026 | £307,500 | £627,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £588 | £474 |
| 2017 | £622 | £547 |
| 2018 | £622 | £429 |
| 2019 | £607 | £470 |
| 2020 | £597 | £432 |
| 2021 | £625 | £570 |
| 2022 | £613 | £545 |
| 2023 | £597 | £650 |
| 2024 | £595 | £574 |
| 2025 | £594 | £544 |
| 2026 | £561 | £497 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 4JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2026 | 6, Leathwell Road, London, SE8 4JL | Terraced | Freehold | £850,000 | |
| 15 May 2025 | 171, Brookmill Road, London, SE8 4JH | Terraced | Freehold | £675,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 125, Armoury Road, London, SE8 4LB | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 98, Armoury Road, London, SE8 4LB | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 105, Armoury Road, London, SE8 4LB | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the SE8 4JL postcode area, located within Central Lewisham North, there are 13 primary and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Morden Mount Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Oct 2023. | |
Morden Mount Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Oct 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Urban Mission School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2025. | |
Urban Mission School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Jul 2025
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| 0.3 mi | All-through | Prendergast Vale School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2018. | |
Prendergast Vale School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Jan 2018
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE8 4JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Jeevanah's Super Store | Brookmill Road, Lewisham, SE8 4JJ | Walking directions to Jeevanah's Super Store |
| 0.1 mi | Katpakan | Loampit Hill, Lewisham, SE13 7SW | Walking directions to Katpakan |
| 0.2 mi | Grab-a-bite | Conington Road, Lewisham, SE13 7NY | Walking directions to Grab-a-bite |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Loampit Vale, Lewisham, London, SE13 7LL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 97-99 Loampit Vale, London, SE13 7TG | Walking directions to Londis |
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 4JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hibaaq Aden
Lewisham Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Kowalski
Lewisham Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE8 4JL records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE8 4JL in Lewisham Central is £311,250 (about £563 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 4JL, including Morden Mount Primary School (Good), Urban Mission School (Good) and Prendergast Vale School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE8 4JL is Elverson Road in TfL zone 2,3, about 89 m away, serving the DLR line.
SE8 4JL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,069 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 4JL is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hibaaq Aden (Green Party) and Mark Kowalski (Green Party).