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SE8 5PR

Royal Close

Deptford

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Detailed insights for SE8 5PR

Overview

Postcode SE8 5PR 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 0.5 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
82.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Deptford North has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

82.4%

Approximately 82.4% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Deptford North is £57,836 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 220 ft away from SE8 5PR.

Flood risk

No risk

Deptford North near SE8 5PR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Deptford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE8 5PR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Deptford

Southeastern

Walking directions to Deptford
0.6 mi

2

New Cross Gate

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to New Cross Gate
0.8 mi

2,3

Deptford Bridge

DLR

Walking directions to Deptford Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE8 5PR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDeptford ParkMediumWalking directions to Deptford Park
0.2 miFolkestone GardensMediumWalking directions to Folkestone Gardens
0.4 miFordham ParkMediumWalking directions to Fordham Park

Area Profile

Population
510
Population density
14,406.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.79(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.35(-43%)
Burglary
12.44(+127%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.78(+89%)
Vehicle crime
8.71(-7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
153
30.06%
Caribbean
84
16.5%
British
73
14.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
7.86%
Other Black
31
6.09%
Total population: 509

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
36.59%
Level 3 (A level)
65
17.62%
No qualifications
56
15.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
13.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
10.84%
Total 16+ residents: 369

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
102
60%
Social rents from council
38
22.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
6.47%
Owns with a mortgage
9
5.29%
Owns outright
7
4.12%
Total households: 170

Property prices in Deptford

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£622
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£339K – £500K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Deptford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£660,000£547
Semi-Detached3£562,500£706
Terraced20£548,250£778
Flats79£372,500£608

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Deptford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deptford.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deptford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deptford.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deptford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Deptford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 5PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE8 5PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Feb 2026Flat 8, Shelduck Court, Pilot Close, London, SE8 5PGFlatsLeasehold£380,000
21 May 202666, Rolt Street, London, SE8 5NNFlatsLeasehold£339,700
27 Jun 202525, Cobalt Tower, Moulding Lane, London, SE14 6BFFlatsLeasehold£500,000
09 Mar 202611, Molten Court, Moulding Lane, London, SE14 6FAFlatsLeasehold£435,000
18 Jul 20255, Molten Court, Moulding Lane, London, SE14 6FAFlatsLeasehold£345,000

Schools

In the SE8 5PR postcode area, located within Deptford North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE8 5PR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryClyde Nursery School.Local authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryGrinling Gibbons Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryDeptford Green SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE8 5PR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE8 5PR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierChilders Street, Lewisham, SE8 5FWWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miĐất Cảng SupermarketAlverton Street, Lewisham, SE8 5BZWalking directions to Đất Cảng Supermarket
0.2 miSupersave Off LicenceAbinger Grove, Lewisham, SE8 5NEWalking directions to Supersave Off Licence
0.2 miLeaders Mini Market258 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5BZWalking directions to Leaders Mini Market
0.2 miPremierChipley Street, Lewisham, SE14 6EUWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE8 5PR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daniel Jenkins

Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Hau-Yu Tam

Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Heather Farnworth

Deptford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Vicky Foxcroft

Lewisham North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLewishamE09000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham NorthE14001332
WardDeptfordE05013719
ParishLewisham, unparished areaE43000213
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Deptford NorthE02000654
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewisham 002AE01003246
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE8 5PR

Is SE8 5PR (Deptford North) safe?

The area around SE8 5PR 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.

What is the average house price near SE8 5PR?

The median sale price around SE8 5PR in Deptford North is £425,000 (about £622 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE8 5PR?

There are 20 schools close to SE8 5PR, including Clyde Nursery School. (Outstanding), Grinling Gibbons Primary School (Good) and Deptford Green School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE8 5PR?

The closest station to SE8 5PR is Deptford in TfL zone 2, about 758 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around SE8 5PR?

SE8 5PR 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).

Who represents SE8 5PR (Deptford North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham North covering SE8 5PR 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).