Postcode SE8 5SW 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 110.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Deptford North is £44,900 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,413 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Deptford North has a high crime rate, with approximately 110.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 63.5% 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 of residents in Deptford North is £44,900 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from SE8 5SW.
Deptford North near SE8 5SW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 in Deptford area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 70 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £575,750 |
10 years price trend in Deptford
In the SE8 5SW postcode area, located within Deptford North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.