Postcode SE8 5HS 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 Deptford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Fordham Park.
Deptford North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,923 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Deptford North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from SE8 5HS.
Deptford North near SE8 5HS 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 2,3 | Deptford Bridge | DLR | Walking directions to Deptford Bridge |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fordham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fordham Park |
| 0.3 mi | Margaret McMillan Park | Small | Walking directions to Margaret McMillan Park |
| 0.2 mi | Charlotte Turner Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Charlotte Turner Gardens |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £622 per square foot) in Deptford area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £660,000 | £547 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £562,500 | £706 |
| Terraced | 20 | £548,250 | £778 |
| Flats | 79 | £372,500 | £608 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320,500 | £450,000 |
| 2017 | £350,000 | £547,500 |
| 2018 | £407,500 | £493,750 |
| 2019 | £420,000 | £480,000 |
| 2020 | £427,475 | £525,000 |
| 2021 | £390,000 | £537,500 |
| 2022 | £423,500 | £610,000 |
| 2023 | £392,500 | £598,750 |
| 2024 | £336,500 | £595,750 |
| 2025 | £380,500 | £512,500 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £608,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £607 | £575 |
| 2017 | £624 | £552 |
| 2018 | £567 | £518 |
| 2019 | £647 | £628 |
| 2020 | £681 | £668 |
| 2021 | £627 | £583 |
| 2022 | £644 | £604 |
| 2023 | £632 | £589 |
| 2024 | £603 | £677 |
| 2025 | £615 | £770 |
| 2026 | £593 | £682 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 5HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | 6 - 12, Edward Street, London, SE8 5HA | Other | Freehold | £2,500,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 6 - 12, Edward Street, London, SE8 5HA | Other | Freehold | £2,030,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Apartment 54, The Drakes, 390, Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5BU | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Apartment 22, The Drakes, 390, Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5BU | Flats | Leasehold | £350,800 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | Akwaaba Centre, Grinling Place, London, SE8 5HG | Other | Freehold | £2,350,000 |
In the SE8 5HS 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 5HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bao Long Vietnamese & Oriental Supermarket | Deptford High Street, Lewisham, SE8 3EL | Walking directions to Bao Long Vietnamese & Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Payless Food Express | 8-10 New King Street, London, SE8 3HS | Walking directions to Payless Food Express |
| 0.2 mi | El Khadijat International | 147 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3NU | Walking directions to El Khadijat International |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 124 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 317-319 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5RA | Walking directions to Londis |
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 5HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Jenkins
Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026
Hau-Yu Tam
Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026
Heather Farnworth
Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE8 5HS records about 169 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 5HS in Deptford North is £425,000 (about £622 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 5HS, including Grinling Gibbons Primary School (Good), Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE8 5HS is Deptford in TfL zone 2, about 281 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE8 5HS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,923 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 5HS is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Daniel Jenkins (Green Party), Hau-Yu Tam (Green Party) and Heather Farnworth (Green Party).