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SE8 4RF

New Butt Lane

Deptford

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Detailed insights for SE8 4RF

Overview

Postcode SE8 4RF is located in a major urban area, within the Deptford area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the New Cross & Deptford South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Cross & Deptford South is £58,869 per year. The median sale price in Deptford is £415,000 (around £614 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £499,000. The nearest station is Deptford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Fordham Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
187
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

New Cross & Deptford South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,567 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

New Cross & Deptford South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18%

Approximately 18.0% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in New Cross & Deptford South is £58,869 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 184 ft away from SE8 4RF.

Flood risk

No risk

New Cross & Deptford South near SE8 4RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Deptford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE8 4RF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Deptford

Southeastern

Walking directions to Deptford
0.2 mi

2,3

Deptford Bridge

DLR

Walking directions to Deptford Bridge
0.5 mi

2

St Johns

Southeastern

Walking directions to St Johns

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE8 4RF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miFordham ParkMediumWalking directions to Fordham Park
0.2 miMargaret McMillan ParkSmallWalking directions to Margaret McMillan Park
0.4 miCharlotte Turner GardensSmallWalking directions to Charlotte Turner Gardens

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
8,373.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
74.35(+177%)
Violence and sexual offences
62.78(+102%)
Shoplifting
37.85(+279%)
Public order
25.38(+275%)
Theft from the person
18.7(+99%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
40.83%
Other White
57
23.75%
African
17
7.08%
Chinese
15
6.25%
Other
14
5.83%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
68.22%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.75%
No qualifications
18
8.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
4.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
3.27%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
46.72%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.95%
Other social rented
18
14.75%
Shared ownership
9
7.38%
Owns outright
4
3.28%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Deptford

Median price: £415,000
Price per sq ft: £614
Sales (last 12 months): 97
Typical range (middle 50%): £325K – £499K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £614 per square foot) in Deptford area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Deptford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£660,000£547
Terraced17£580,000£781
Semi-Detached3£562,500£706
Flats76£366,500£597

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Deptford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deptford.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£380,000£505,000
2026£350,000£586,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deptford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deptford.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£611£766
2026£593£750
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deptford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Deptford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 4RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 4RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jan 2026Flat 3, Reginald Place 46-50, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AEFlatsLeasehold£385,000
11 Jun 2025Flat 9, Reginald Place 46-50, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AEFlatsLeasehold£253,500
03 Nov 202593 - 95, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AAOtherFreehold£325,000
16 Sept 202591A, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AAOtherFreehold£460,000
14 Jul 2025Flat 3, 93 - 95, Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AAFlatsLeasehold£475,000

Schools

In the SE8 4RF postcode area, located within New Cross & Deptford South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SE8 4RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryTidemill AcademyAcademy converter
0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.2 miSecondaryAddey and Stanhope SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE8 4RF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE8 4RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miZulu MartDeptford High Street, Lewisham, SE8 4EPWalking directions to Zulu Mart
0.1 miDivineDeptford High Street, Lewisham, SE8 4ADWalking directions to Divine
0.1 miHa-Noi84 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4RGWalking directions to Ha-Noi
0.1 miDeptford Supermarket101-103 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4AAWalking directions to Deptford Supermarket
0.1 miSharon Grocery25 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4ADWalking directions to Sharon Grocery

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE8 4RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daniel Jenkins

Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Hau-Yu Tam

Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Heather Farnworth

Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Vicky Foxcroft

Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham NorthE14001332
WardDeptfordE05013719
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New Cross & Deptford SouthE02006798
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 039DE01003304
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about SE8 4RF

Is SE8 4RF (New Cross & Deptford South) safe?

The area around SE8 4RF records about 187 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE8 4RF?

The median sale price around SE8 4RF in Deptford is £415,000 (about £614 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE8 4RF?

There are 20 schools close to SE8 4RF, including Tidemill Academy (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Addey and Stanhope School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE8 4RF?

The closest station to SE8 4RF is Deptford in TfL zone 2, about 263 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE8 4RF?

SE8 4RF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,567 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE8 4RF (New Cross & Deptford South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE8 4RF 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).