Postcode SE8 5EL is located in a major urban area, within the Evelyn ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Silwood & Pepys area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Silwood & Pepys is £80,087 per year. The nearest station is Surrey Quays, about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deptford Park.
Silwood & Pepys has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Silwood & Pepys has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Silwood & Pepys is £80,087 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 319 ft away from SE8 5EL.
Silwood & Pepys near SE8 5EL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Canada Water | Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Canada Water |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.4 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £399,000 (about £639 per square foot) in Evelyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £1,010,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £647,500 | £633 |
| Flats | 77 | £382,500 | £639 |
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 | £397,000 | £587,895 |
| 2026 | £351,500 | £636,000 |
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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 5EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2026 | 93, Trundleys Road, London, SE8 5BD | Terraced | Freehold | £627,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 109, Trundleys Road, London, SE8 5BD | Terraced | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 11, Anayah Apartments, 54B, Trundleys Road, London, SE8 5FB | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 50, Sybil Phoenix Close, London, SE8 5BA | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 86, John Silkin Lane, London, SE8 5BE | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 |
In the SE8 5EL postcode area, located within Silwood & Pepys, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 5EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Food Mart | 276 Lower Road, London, SE8 5DJ | Walking directions to Food Mart |
| 0.2 mi | China Ark Market | Unit K Gothenburg Court, Bailey St, London, SE8 5EY | Walking directions to China Ark Market |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Mary Rose Square, Lewisham, SE8 5FA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | ASDA Express | Lewisham, SE8 5FZ | Walking directions to ASDA Express |
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 5EL, 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 5EL records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE8 5EL in Silwood & Pepys is £399,000 (about £639 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 5EL, including Twin Oaks Primary School (Good), Marathon Science School (Inadequate) and Deptford Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE8 5EL is Surrey Quays in TfL zone 2, about 624 m away, serving the Overground line.
SE8 5EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,407 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 5EL 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).