Postcode SE8 4LN 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 262.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Fordham Park.
New Cross & Deptford South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,986 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross & Deptford South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 262.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.0% 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.
The average income per household in New Cross & Deptford South is £58,869 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE8 4LN.
New Cross & Deptford South near SE8 4LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Deptford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.5 mi | 2,3 | Deptford Bridge | DLR | Walking directions to Deptford Bridge |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fordham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fordham Park |
| 0.1 mi | Margaret McMillan Park | Small | Walking directions to Margaret McMillan Park |
| 0.4 mi | Charlotte Turner Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Charlotte Turner Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £660,000 | £547 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £562,500 | £706 |
| Terraced | 20 | £548,250 | £778 |
| Flats | 79 | £372,500 | £608 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 4LN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 39, Warwickshire Path, London, SE8 4LN | Terraced | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 52, Warwickshire Path, London, SE8 4LN | Terraced | Freehold | £560,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 55, Warwickshire Path, London, SE8 4LN | Terraced | Freehold | £527,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 2, Napier Close, London, SE8 4ND | Terraced | Freehold | £630,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 1, Payne Street, London, SE8 4LP | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 |
In the SE8 4LN postcode area, located within New Cross & Deptford South, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 4LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Edwards Food & Wine | 171-173 Edward Street, London, SE14 6DS | Walking directions to Edwards Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | El Khadijat International | 147 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3NU | Walking directions to El Khadijat International |
| 0.2 mi | New Cross Local | 407D New Cross Road, London, SE14 6LA | Walking directions to New Cross Local |
| 0.2 mi | Mace Grocers & Off License | 111c Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NS | Walking directions to Mace Grocers & Off License |
| 0.2 mi | New Cross Grocers | 407A New Cross Road, London, SE14 6LA | Walking directions to New Cross Grocers |
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 4LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Jenkins
Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026
Hau-Yu Tam
Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026
Heather Farnworth
Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE8 4LN records about 262 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around SE8 4LN in New Cross & Deptford South is £425,000 (about £622 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 4LN, including Grinling Gibbons Primary School (Good), Deptford Green School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE8 4LN is Deptford in TfL zone 2, about 318 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE8 4LN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,986 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 4LN 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).