Postcode SE8 4LF 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 high crime levels, with around 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Lewisham North is £72,089 per year. The nearest station is Elverson Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Brookmill Park.
Central Lewisham North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,690 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Central Lewisham North has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.6 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 157 ft away from SE8 4LF.
Central Lewisham North near SE8 4LF 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 |
| 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brookmill Park | Large | Walking directions to Brookmill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cornmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cornmill Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Confluence Park | Small | Walking directions to Confluence Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Lewisham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £975,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 60 | £311,250 |
| Terraced | 9 | £623,500 |
10 year median price trend in Lewisham Central
In the SE8 4LF postcode area, located within Central Lewisham North, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 4LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Grab-a-bite | Conington Road, Lewisham, SE13 7NY | Walking directions to Grab-a-bite |
| 0.2 mi | Jeevanah's Super Store | Brookmill Road, Lewisham, SE8 4JJ | Walking directions to Jeevanah's Super Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 209 Lewisham Road, Ladywell, London, SE13 7PA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.