Postcode SE8 4QE is located in a major urban area, within the Brockley ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the New Cross South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Cross South is £65,561 per year. The nearest station is St Johns, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brookmill Park.
New Cross South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,273 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross South has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Cross South is £65,561 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from SE8 4QE.
New Cross South near SE8 4QE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Johns located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | St Johns | Southeastern | Walking directions to St Johns |
| 0.4 mi | 2,3 | Deptford Bridge | DLR | Walking directions to Deptford Bridge |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brookmill Park | Large | Walking directions to Brookmill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Margaret McMillan Park | Small | Walking directions to Margaret McMillan Park |
| 0.1 mi | Friendly Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendly Gardens |
Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £492,250 (about £672 per square foot) in Brockley area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,895,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,895,000 | £— |
| Terraced | 54 | £796,500 | £724 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £787,500 | £793 |
| Flats | 127 | £425,000 | £635 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £805,000 | £385,000 | £950,000 | £677,500 |
| 2017 | — | £403,750 | £739,999 | £739,998 |
| 2018 | £2,600,000 | £388,000 | £680,000 | £667,500 |
| 2019 | £807,000 | £375,500 | £592,500 | £670,250 |
| 2020 | £695,000 | £402,500 | £655,000 | £722,500 |
| 2021 | £952,500 | £408,000 | £907,500 | £758,750 |
| 2022 | £2,150,000 | £405,000 | £1,190,000 | £800,000 |
| 2023 | £830,000 | £405,000 | £885,700 | £720,000 |
| 2024 | £685,000 | £420,000 | £750,000 | £810,000 |
| 2025 | £745,000 | £430,000 | £1,120,000 | £800,500 |
| 2026 | £1,895,000 | £415,000 | £683,500 | £781,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £779 | £656 | £473 | £584 |
| 2017 | — | £629 | £638 | £632 |
| 2018 | £518 | £615 | £700 | £601 |
| 2019 | £612 | £590 | £712 | £608 |
| 2020 | £616 | £633 | £706 | £638 |
| 2021 | £682 | £610 | £583 | £651 |
| 2022 | £777 | £637 | £759 | £710 |
| 2023 | £857 | £619 | £730 | £664 |
| 2024 | £586 | £654 | £739 | £676 |
| 2025 | £876 | £654 | £794 | £701 |
| 2026 | — | £624 | £849 | £700 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 4QE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2026 | 6, The Tavern Apartments, 105, Tanners Hill, London, SE8 4QD | Flats | Leasehold | £232,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2025 | 1, The Tavern Apartments, 105, Tanners Hill, London, SE8 4QD | Flats | Leasehold | £312,350 | |
| 24 Feb 2025 | 113, Tanners Hill, London, SE8 4QD | Terraced | Freehold | £637,500 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | Flat 10, Inner City House, 165 - 169, Lewisham Way, London, SE14 6QP | Flats | Leasehold | £435,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Penthouse, 132, Lewisham Way, London, SE14 6PD | Flats | Leasehold | £412,500 |
In the SE8 4QE postcode area, located within New Cross South, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 4QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | John's Newsagents | 158 Lewisham Way, London, SE14 6PD | Walking directions to John's Newsagents |
| 0 mi | Cyprus Food Centre | Friendly Street, Lewisham, SE4 1UY | Walking directions to Cyprus Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 215-223 Lewisham Way, London, SE4 1UY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | R&A Food & Wine | Lewisham Way, Lewisham, SE4 1XT | Walking directions to R&A Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 129-133 Lewisham Way, London, SE14 6PD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 4QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ade Adewunmi
Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026
El Fry
Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026
Rotimi Skyers
Brockley - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE8 4QE records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SE8 4QE in New Cross South is £492,250 (about £672 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 4QE, including Lucas Vale Primary School (Good), Myatt Garden Primary School (Good) and Ashmead Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE8 4QE is St Johns in TfL zone 2, about 512 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE8 4QE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,273 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 4QE is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ade Adewunmi (Green Party), El Fry (Green Party) and Rotimi Skyers (Green Party).