Postcode SE8 5HY 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Deptford North is £57,836 per year. The nearest station is New Cross located about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Deptford Park.
Deptford North has a very 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 80.9 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 192 ft away from SE8 5HY.
Deptford North near SE8 5HY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is New Cross located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.1 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Evelyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £853,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 98 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £570,000 |
10 year median price trend in Evelyn
In the SE8 5HY postcode area, located within Deptford North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 5HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Đất Cảng Supermarket | Alverton Street, Lewisham, SE8 5BZ | Walking directions to Đất Cảng Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Chipley Street, Lewisham, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Supersave Off Licence | Abinger Grove, Lewisham, SE8 5NE | Walking directions to Supersave Off Licence |
| 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 |
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: 01/01/2026.