Postcode SE8 5BU is located in a major urban area, within the Deptford ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Deptford North area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Deptford North is £44,900 per year. The nearest station is Deptford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fordham Park.
Deptford North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,929 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Deptford North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.3% 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.
The average income of residents in Deptford North is £44,900 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from SE8 5BU.
Deptford North near SE8 5BU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Deptford Bridge | DLR | Walking directions to Deptford Bridge |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Greenwich | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Greenwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Fordham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fordham Park |
| 0.3 mi | Margaret McMillan Park | Small | Walking directions to Margaret McMillan Park |
| 0.5 mi | Upper Pepys Park | Small | Walking directions to Upper Pepys Park |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 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 | 90 | £364,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £585,000 |
10 year median price trend in Deptford
In the SE8 5BU postcode area, located within Deptford North, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Payless Food Express | 8-10 New King Street, London, SE8 3HS | Walking directions to Payless Food Express |
| 0.1 mi | Bao Long Vietnamese & Oriental Supermarket | Deptford High Street, Lewisham, SE8 3EL | Walking directions to Bao Long Vietnamese & Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 317-319 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5RA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Leaders Mini Market | 258 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5BZ | Walking directions to Leaders Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | El Khadijat International | 147 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3NU | Walking directions to El Khadijat International |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.