Postcode SE8 5JR is located in a major urban area, within the Deptford ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Deptford North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Deptford North is £57,836 per year. The nearest station is Deptford, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Deptford Park.
Deptford North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,787 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Deptford North has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 69 ft away from SE8 5JR.
Deptford North near SE8 5JR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Deptford located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Deptford Bridge | DLR | Walking directions to Deptford Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.3 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Fordham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fordham Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £622 per square foot) in Deptford area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £660,000 | £547 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £562,500 | £706 |
| Terraced | 20 | £548,250 | £778 |
| Flats | 79 | £372,500 | £608 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320,500 | £450,000 |
| 2017 | £350,000 | £547,500 |
| 2018 | £407,500 | £493,750 |
| 2019 | £420,000 | £480,000 |
| 2020 | £427,475 | £525,000 |
| 2021 | £390,000 | £537,500 |
| 2022 | £423,500 | £610,000 |
| 2023 | £392,500 | £598,750 |
| 2024 | £336,500 | £595,750 |
| 2025 | £380,500 | £512,500 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £608,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £607 | £575 |
| 2017 | £624 | £552 |
| 2018 | £567 | £518 |
| 2019 | £647 | £628 |
| 2020 | £681 | £668 |
| 2021 | £627 | £583 |
| 2022 | £644 | £604 |
| 2023 | £632 | £589 |
| 2024 | £603 | £677 |
| 2025 | £615 | £770 |
| 2026 | £593 | £682 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 5JR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | Units 7-10, 85, Childers Street, London, SE8 5JR | Other | Leasehold | £1,585,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Units 7-10, 85, Childers Street, London, SE8 5JR | Other | Leasehold | £2,750,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Units 7-10, 85, Childers Street, London, SE8 5JR | Other | Leasehold | £1,585,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Units 7-10, 85, Childers Street, London, SE8 5JR | Other | Leasehold | £1,585,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 4, Casting House, Moulding Lane, London, SE14 6BN | Flats | Leasehold | £445,000 |
In the SE8 5JR postcode area, located within Deptford North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 5JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | Childers Street, Lewisham, SE8 5FW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Supersave Off Licence | Abinger Grove, Lewisham, SE8 5NE | Walking directions to Supersave Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Đất Cảng Supermarket | Alverton Street, Lewisham, SE8 5BZ | Walking directions to Đất Cảng Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Leaders Mini Market | 258 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5BZ | Walking directions to Leaders Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 317-319 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5RA | Walking directions to Londis |
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 5JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Jenkins
Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026
Hau-Yu Tam
Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026
Heather Farnworth
Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Foxcroft
Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE8 5JR records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.
The median sale price around SE8 5JR in Deptford North is £425,000 (about £622 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE8 5JR, including Clyde Nursery School. (Outstanding), Grinling Gibbons Primary School (Good) and Deptford Green School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE8 5JR is Deptford in TfL zone 2, about 633 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
SE8 5JR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,787 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 5JR is Vicky Foxcroft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Daniel Jenkins (Green Party), Hau-Yu Tam (Green Party) and Heather Farnworth (Green Party).