Postcode SE8 4LX 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 195.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Cross & Deptford South is £58,869 per year. The nearest station is Deptford located about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fordham Park.
New Cross & Deptford South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross & Deptford South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 195.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 318 ft away from SE8 4LX.
New Cross & Deptford South near SE8 4LX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Evelyn Green | Small | Walking directions to Evelyn Green |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £417,000 in Deptford area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 79 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £568,250 |
10 year median price trend in Deptford
In the SE8 4LX 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 4LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mace Grocers & Off License | 111c Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NS | Walking directions to Mace Grocers & Off License |
| 0.1 mi | El Khadijat International | 147 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3NU | Walking directions to El Khadijat International |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 124 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 112-114 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Anything Chinese Supermarket | 106 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NS | Walking directions to Anything Chinese Supermarket |
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.