Postcode SE8 5JE 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 99.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Deptford North is £44,900 per year. The nearest station is New Cross Gate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 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 99.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Deptford North is £44,900 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 293 ft away from SE8 5JE.
Deptford North near SE8 5JE 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 Gate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.3 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 £408,000 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 | 95 | £400,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £705,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £575,790 |
10 year median price trend in Evelyn
In the SE8 5JE postcode area, located within Deptford North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 5JE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Chipley Street, Lewisham, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Woodpecker Road Post Office | Chipley Street, Lewisham, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Woodpecker Road Post Office |
| 0.2 mi | Kismet Fruit and Vegetables | 108 Woodpecker Road, London, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Kismet Fruit and Vegetables |
| 0.4 mi | Edwards Food & Wine | 171-173 Edward Street, London, SE14 6DS | Walking directions to Edwards Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 263d New Cross Road, London, SE14 5UQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.