Postcode SE8 5DD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deptford Park.
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.
Deptford North has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.2% 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 per household in Deptford North is £57,836 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from SE8 5DD.
Deptford North near SE8 5DD has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Surrey Quays located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.3 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Upper Pepys Park | Small | Walking directions to Upper Pepys Park |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £636 per square foot) in Evelyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,010,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £636,000 | £633 |
| Flats | 77 | £375,000 | £636 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £395,000 | £587,895 |
| 2026 | £344,850 | £621,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 5DD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 9, Scawen Road, London, SE8 5AG | Terraced | Freehold | £299,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | Flat 28, Bence House, Rainsborough Avenue, London, SE8 5RU | Flats | Leasehold | £317,500 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 44B, Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5DG | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 44B, Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5DG | Other | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | Flat 156, Inwen Court, Grinstead Road, London, SE8 5BN | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 |
In the SE8 5DD postcode area, located within Deptford North, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 5DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | ASDA Express | Lewisham, SE8 5FZ | Walking directions to ASDA Express |
| 0.2 mi | China Ark Market | Unit K Gothenburg Court, Bailey St, London, SE8 5EY | Walking directions to China Ark Market |
| 0.2 mi | Gayatri Supermarket | 3-4 Grove Street, London, SE8 3QG | Walking directions to Gayatri Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Mary Rose Square, Lewisham, SE8 5FA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Food Mart | 276 Lower Road, London, SE8 5DJ | Walking directions to Food Mart |
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 5DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dylan Cooper-Stubbs
Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026
Leni Candan
Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026
Rudi Schmidt
Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE8 5DD 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.
The median sale price around SE8 5DD in Deptford North is £400,000 (about £636 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 5DD, including Deptford Park Primary School (Good), Twin Oaks Primary School (Good) and Marathon Science School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE8 5DD is Surrey Quays in TfL zone 2, about 897 m away, serving the Overground line.
SE8 5DD 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).
The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE8 5DD 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).