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SE8 5BJ

Grinstead Road

Evelyn

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Overview

Postcode SE8 5BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Evelyn ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Deptford North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Deptford North is £57,836 per year. The nearest station is Surrey Quays, about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deptford Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Deptford North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,295 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Deptford North has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30%

Approximately 30.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 53.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Deptford North is £57,836 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from SE8 5BJ.

Flood risk

Very low

Deptford North near SE8 5BJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Surrey Quays located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE8 5BJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

2

Surrey Quays

Overground

Walking directions to Surrey Quays
0.7 mi

2

Deptford

Southeastern

Walking directions to Deptford
0.7 mi

2

New Cross Gate

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to New Cross Gate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE8 5BJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miDeptford ParkMediumWalking directions to Deptford Park
0.2 miFolkestone GardensMediumWalking directions to Folkestone Gardens
0.4 miUpper Pepys ParkSmallWalking directions to Upper Pepys Park

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
4,600.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.25(+9%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.42(-12%)
Theft from the person
14.63(+56%)
Vehicle crime
12.8(+37%)
Other theft
11.58(+1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
71
27.31%
African
56
21.54%
British
46
17.69%
Caribbean
20
7.69%
Other Asian
12
4.62%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
55.86%
No qualifications
26
11.71%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.86%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
44.29%
Other social rented
35
25%
Owns with a mortgage
19
13.57%
Owns outright
11
7.86%
Social rents from council
7
5%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Evelyn

Median price£397,000
Price per sq ft£639
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£336K – £543K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £397,000 (about £639 per square foot) in Evelyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £1,010,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Evelyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced16£647,500£633
Flats78£378,750£639

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Evelyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Evelyn.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£436,500£598,200
2017£532,000£515,000
2018£445,000£605,500
2019£436,000£521,550
2020£456,995£685,000
2021£420,000£700,000
2022£410,000£692,400
2023£400,000£607,500
2024£442,500£665,000
2025£397,000£587,895
2026£351,500£636,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Evelyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Evelyn.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£708£572
2017£707£665
2018£678£568
2019£692£514
2020£688£574
2021£657£588
2022£668£635
2023£667£658
2024£667£668
2025£660£655
2026£597£580
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Evelyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 5BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 5BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 2025Flat 62, Inwen Court, Grinstead Road, London, SE8 5BJFlatsLeasehold£192,500
10 Oct 2025Flat 84, Inwen Court, Grinstead Road, London, SE8 5BJFlatsLeasehold£230,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 106, Inwen Court, Grinstead Road, London, SE8 5BJFlatsLeasehold£285,000
03 Oct 2025Flat 130, Inwen Court, Grinstead Road, London, SE8 5BLFlatsLeasehold£292,500
17 Mar 2025Flat 135, Inwen Court, Grinstead Road, London, SE8 5BLFlatsLeasehold£255,000

Schools

In the SE8 5BJ postcode area, located within Deptford North, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE8 5BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryClyde Nursery School.Local authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryTwin Oaks Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDeptford Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 5BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE8 5BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miASDA ExpressLewisham, SE8 5FZWalking directions to ASDA Express
0.3 miChina Ark MarketUnit K Gothenburg Court, Bailey St, London, SE8 5EYWalking directions to China Ark Market
0.3 miĐất Cảng SupermarketAlverton Street, Lewisham, SE8 5BZWalking directions to Đất Cảng Supermarket
0.3 miGayatri Supermarket3-4 Grove Street, London, SE8 3QGWalking directions to Gayatri Supermarket
0.3 miSupersave Off LicenceAbinger Grove, Lewisham, SE8 5NEWalking directions to Supersave Off Licence

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 5BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dylan Cooper-Stubbs

Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Leni Candan

Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rudi Schmidt

Evelyn - 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
WardEvelynE05013721
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Deptford NorthE02000654
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 002BE01003248
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SE8 5BJ

Is SE8 5BJ (Deptford North) safe?

The area around SE8 5BJ records about 100 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE8 5BJ?

The median sale price around SE8 5BJ in Deptford North is £397,000 (about £639 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE8 5BJ?

There are 20 schools close to SE8 5BJ, including Clyde Nursery School. (Outstanding), Twin Oaks Primary School (Good) and Deptford Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE8 5BJ?

The closest station to SE8 5BJ is Surrey Quays in TfL zone 2, about 1,069 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around SE8 5BJ?

SE8 5BJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,295 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE8 5BJ (Deptford North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE8 5BJ is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dylan Cooper-Stubbs (Green Party), Leni Candan (Green Party) and Rudi Schmidt (Green Party).