Postcode SE8 5HW 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 170.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Deptford North is £57,836 per year. The nearest station is Deptford located about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fordham Park.
Deptford North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,562 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Deptford North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from SE8 5HW.
Deptford North near SE8 5HW 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.5 mi | 2,3 | Deptford Bridge | DLR | Walking directions to Deptford Bridge |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Greenwich | DLR, Southeastern | Walking directions to Greenwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fordham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fordham Park |
| 0.2 mi | Margaret McMillan Park | Small | Walking directions to Margaret McMillan Park |
| 0.2 mi | Evelyn Green | Small | Walking directions to Evelyn Green |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £417,000 in Deptford area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 81 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £568,250 |
10 year median price trend in Deptford
In the SE8 5HW 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 5HW
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | El Khadijat International | 147 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3NU | Walking directions to El Khadijat International |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 124 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 112-114 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 4NS | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.