Postcode SE8 5LY 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 moderate crime levels, with around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Deptford North is £57,836 per year. The nearest station is Deptford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Deptford Park.
Deptford North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,929 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Deptford North has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.9% 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 road, approximately 107 ft away from SE8 5LY.
Deptford North near SE8 5LY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Deptford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Deptford |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Deptford Bridge | DLR | Walking directions to Deptford Bridge |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | New Cross Gate | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to New Cross Gate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Deptford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Deptford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Folkestone Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Folkestone Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Fordham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Fordham Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £417,000 in Deptford area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 81 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £568,250 |
10 year median price trend in Deptford
In the SE8 5LY 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 5LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 317-319 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5RA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Leaders Mini Market | 258 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5BZ | Walking directions to Leaders Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Supersave Off Licence | Abinger Grove, Lewisham, SE8 5NE | Walking directions to Supersave Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Đất Cảng Supermarket | Alverton Street, Lewisham, SE8 5BZ | Walking directions to Đất Cảng Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Payless Food Express | 8-10 New King Street, London, SE8 3HS | Walking directions to Payless Food Express |
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.