Postcode SE8 5JL 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 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Silwood & Pepys is £57,100 per year. The nearest station is South Bermondsey located about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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 106.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Silwood & Pepys is £57,100 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 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 5JL postcode area, located within Silwood & Pepys, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 5JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Krishna News, Food & Wine | 20 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5DG | Walking directions to Krishna News, Food & Wine |
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.