Postcode SE8 5JL is located in a major urban area, within the Evelyn area of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Silwood & Pepys area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Silwood & Pepys is £80,087 per year. The median sale price in Evelyn is £400,000 (around £621 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £331,500 and £547,500. The nearest station is South Bermondsey, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deptford Park.
Silwood & Pepys has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,407 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Silwood & Pepys has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.4 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 36 ft away from SE8 5JL.
Silwood & Pepys near SE8 5JL has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Surrey Quays | Overground | Walking directions to Surrey Quays |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.2 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £621 per square foot) in Evelyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 19 | £627,000 | £594 |
| Flats | 77 | £375,000 | £622 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £436,500 | £598,200 |
| 2017 | £532,000 | £515,000 |
| 2018 | £445,000 | £605,500 |
| 2019 | £436,000 | £521,550 |
| 2020 | £456,995 | £685,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £700,000 |
| 2022 | £410,000 | £692,400 |
| 2023 | £400,000 | £607,500 |
| 2024 | £442,500 | £665,000 |
| 2025 | £395,000 | £587,895 |
| 2026 | £351,500 | £621,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £708 | £572 |
| 2017 | £707 | £665 |
| 2018 | £678 | £568 |
| 2019 | £692 | £514 |
| 2020 | £688 | £574 |
| 2021 | £657 | £588 |
| 2022 | £668 | £635 |
| 2023 | £667 | £658 |
| 2024 | £667 | £668 |
| 2025 | £658 | £655 |
| 2026 | £617 | £563 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 5JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | 23, Greenland Mews, London, SE8 5JN | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 27, Greenland Mews, London, SE8 5JN | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 46, Greenland Mews, London, SE8 5JW | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 43, Greenland Mews, London, SE8 5JW | Terraced | Freehold | £490,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 39, Greenland Mews, London, SE8 5JW | Terraced | Freehold | £337,000 |
In the SE8 5JL postcode area, located within Silwood & Pepys, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Twin Oaks Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
Twin Oaks Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 27 Jan 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Deptford Park Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2013. | |
Deptford Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jul 2013
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| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Clyde Nursery School. | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2024. | |
Clyde Nursery School. ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Feb 2024
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13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE8 5JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | ASDA Express | Lewisham, SE8 5FZ | Walking directions to ASDA Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 159 Bestwood Street, London, SE8 5AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | China Ark Market | Unit K Gothenburg Court, Bailey St, London, SE8 5EY | Walking directions to China Ark Market |
| 0.3 mi | Food Mart | 276 Lower Road, London, SE8 5DJ | Walking directions to Food Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Chipley Street, Lewisham, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Premier |
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 5JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dylan Cooper-Stubbs
Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026
Leni Candan
Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026
Rudi Schmidt
Evelyn - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE8 5JL records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around SE8 5JL in Evelyn is £400,000 (about £621 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 5JL, including Twin Oaks Primary School (Requires improvement), Deptford Park Primary School (Good) and Clyde Nursery School. (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE8 5JL is South Bermondsey in TfL zone 2, about 904 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE8 5JL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,407 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 5JL is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dylan Cooper-Stubbs (Green Party), Leni Candan (Green Party) and Rudi Schmidt (Green Party).