Postcode local report
SE8 3GY local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lewisham
LocaleIQ report for SE8 3GY: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for SE8 3GY
Generated 26 Apr 2026SE8 3GY sits in Evelyn, Lewisham. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (37/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 37/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. (+9% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 18,645 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 10 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 8 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 354 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 7 Henry Street, London, SE8 3GY
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
24 Apr 2030 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat 6, Meranti Apartments, 167 Grove Street, London, SE8 3GZ
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
2 Jun 2029 - 37 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 1 Henry Street, Deptford, London, SE8 3GY
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
27 May 2029 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat 2, Kingwood Apartments, 31 Waterline Way, London, SE8 3JX
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
17 Sep 2028 - 39 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Utility asset works on Footway
Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by VIRGIN MEDIA. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM. Traffic management: Multi-way signals.
13 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2026 - 195 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Utility repair and maintenance works on Footway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by THAMES WATER. Highway authority: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
28 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026 - 357 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 51 Pelican House, Bowditch, London, SE8 3AP
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
3 Mar 2029 - 189 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 8 Lanyard House, Windlass Place, London, SE8 3QY
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
11 Jun 2028 - 225 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Nearby context for SE8 3GY
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Common questions about SE8 3GY
Is SE8 3GY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 37/100 (High Change Pressure). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SE8 3GY?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SE8 3GY?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SE8 3GY?
LocaleIQ matched SE8 3GY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.