Postcode SE8 5JG is located in a major urban area, within the Evelyn ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Silwood & Pepys area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Silwood & Pepys is £80,087 per year. The nearest station is Surrey Quays located about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Deptford Park.
Silwood & Pepys has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,096 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Silwood & Pepys has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Silwood & Pepys is £80,087 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 233 ft away from SE8 5JG.
Silwood & Pepys near SE8 5JG has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Surrey Quays located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.2 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 5JG postcode area, located within Silwood & Pepys, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 5JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Krishna News, Food & Wine | 20 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5DG | Walking directions to Krishna News, Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Food Mart | 276 Lower Road, London, SE8 5DJ | Walking directions to Food Mart |
| 0.3 mi | China Ark Market | Unit K Gothenburg Court, Bailey St, London, SE8 5EY | Walking directions to China Ark Market |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Mary Rose Square, Lewisham, SE8 5FA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.