Postcode SE8 5JZ 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 New Cross Gate, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 14 ft away from SE8 5JZ.
Deptford North near SE8 5JZ has no 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | South Bermondsey | Southern | Walking directions to South Bermondsey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bridgehouse Meadows | Medium | Walking directions to Bridgehouse Meadows |
| 0.1 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 5JZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 25, Cobalt Tower, Moulding Lane, London, SE14 6BF | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 15, Fettle Court, Moulding Lane, London, SE14 6BU | Flats | Leasehold | £363,750 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 66, Rolt Street, London, SE8 5NN | Flats | Leasehold | £339,700 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 11, Molten Court, Moulding Lane, London, SE14 6FA | Flats | Leasehold | £435,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 5, Molten Court, Moulding Lane, London, SE14 6FA | Flats | Leasehold | £345,000 |
In the SE8 5JZ 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 5JZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Chipley Street, Lewisham, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Woodpecker Road Post Office | Chipley Street, Lewisham, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Woodpecker Road Post Office |
| 0.1 mi | Kismet Fruit and Vegetables | 108 Woodpecker Road, London, SE14 6EU | Walking directions to Kismet Fruit and Vegetables |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Childers Street, Lewisham, SE8 5FW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Edwards Food & Wine | 171-173 Edward Street, London, SE14 6DS | Walking directions to Edwards Food & Wine |
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 5JZ, 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 5JZ 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 5JZ 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 5JZ, including Clyde Nursery School. (Outstanding), Deptford Green School (Good) and Grinling Gibbons Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE8 5JZ is New Cross Gate in TfL zone 2, about 822 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE8 5JZ 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 5JZ 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).