Postcode SE8 4LA is located in a major urban area, within the Lewisham Central ward 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 nearest station is Elverson Road, about 0 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 the United Kingdom, 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 5.2% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 261 ft away from SE8 4LA.
Central Lewisham North near SE8 4LA 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 2,3 | Elverson Road | DLR | Walking directions to Elverson Road |
| 0.2 mi | 2,3 | Lewisham | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Lewisham |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Cornmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cornmill Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Friendly Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendly Gardens |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £564 per square foot) in Lewisham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,150,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £970,000 | £644 |
| Terraced | 8 | £552,500 | £487 |
| Flats | 57 | £295,000 | £586 |
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 | £291,000 | £675,000 |
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 | £559 | £487 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 4LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 42, Armoury Road, London, SE8 4LA | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 22, Elverson Road, London, SE8 4JN | Terraced | Freehold | £715,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | 34, Elverson Road, London, SE8 4JN | Terraced | Freehold | £615,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 23, Elverson Road, London, SE8 4JW | Terraced | Freehold | £623,500 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 98, Armoury Road, London, SE8 4LB | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 |
In the SE8 4LA postcode area, located within Central Lewisham North, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 4LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Jeevanah's Super Store | Brookmill Road, Lewisham, SE8 4JJ | Walking directions to Jeevanah's Super Store |
| 0.2 mi | Grab-a-bite | Conington Road, Lewisham, SE13 7NY | Walking directions to Grab-a-bite |
| 0.2 mi | Katpakan | Loampit Hill, Lewisham, SE13 7SW | Walking directions to Katpakan |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Loampit Vale, Lewisham, London, SE13 7LL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 209 Lewisham Road, Ladywell, London, SE13 7PA | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 4LA, 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 4LA 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE8 4LA in Central Lewisham North is £310,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 4LA, including Morden Mount Primary School (Good), Urban Mission School (Good) and St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE8 4LA is Elverson Road in TfL zone 2,3, about 2 m away, serving the DLR line.
SE8 4LA 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 4LA 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).