Postcode SE8 5FF 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 88.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Deptford North is £57,836 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Deptford Park.
Deptford North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,988 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Deptford North has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.5% 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 rail, approximately 49 ft away from SE8 5FF.
Deptford North near SE8 5FF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 in Evelyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £1,010,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 76 | £399,500 | £7,042 |
| Terraced | 12 | £655,000 | £6,554 |
10 year median price trend in Evelyn
In the SE8 5FF postcode area, located within Deptford North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 5FF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | ASDA Express | Lewisham, SE8 5FZ | Walking directions to ASDA Express |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Chipley Street, Lewisham, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Woodpecker Road Post Office | Chipley Street, Lewisham, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Woodpecker Road Post Office |
| 0.3 mi | Kismet Fruit and Vegetables | 108 Woodpecker Road, London, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Kismet Fruit and Vegetables |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Arklow Road, Lewisham, SE8 5FW | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE8 5FF, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.