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 96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Cross South is £65,561 per year. The nearest station is St Johns located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is Brookmill Park.
New Cross South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,574 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
New Cross South has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.4 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 177 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in Brockley area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £2,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £745,000 |
| Flats | 116 | £435,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £882,500 |
| Terraced | 50 | £825,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brockley
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 (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.