Postcode SE8 5FL is located in a major urban area, within the Evelyn area 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, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Deptford North is £57,836 per year. The median sale price in Evelyn is £400,000 (around £622 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £332,000 and £545,000. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deptford Park.
Deptford North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,787 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% 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 110 ft away from SE8 5FL.
Deptford North near SE8 5FL 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 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £622 per square foot) in Evelyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 19 | £627,000 | £594 |
| Flats | 78 | £375,000 | £622 |
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 | £351,500 | £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 | £658 | £655 |
| 2026 | £617 | £563 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 5FL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | 23, Greenland Mews, London, SE8 5JN | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 27, Greenland Mews, London, SE8 5JN | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2026 | Flat 35, Inwen Court, Grinstead Road, London, SE8 5BH | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | 86A, Trundleys Road, London, SE8 5JG | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 46, Greenland Mews, London, SE8 5JW | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 |
In the SE8 5FL postcode area, located within Deptford North, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Twin Oaks Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
Twin Oaks Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 27 Jan 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Deptford Park Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2013. | |
Deptford Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jul 2013
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| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Clyde Nursery School. | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2024. | |
Clyde Nursery School. ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Feb 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE8 5FL
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | China Ark Market | Unit K Gothenburg Court, Bailey St, London, SE8 5EY | Walking directions to China Ark Market |
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 5FL, 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 5FL records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 burglary.
The median sale price around SE8 5FL in Evelyn is £400,000 (about £622 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 5FL, including Twin Oaks Primary School (Requires improvement), Deptford Park Primary School (Good) and Clyde Nursery School. (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE8 5FL is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 996 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE8 5FL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,787 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 5FL 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).