Postcode report
Is SE8 4EA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SE8 4EA: area rating, property, schools and local change
SE8 4EA is a postcode in Deptford, Lewisham, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SE8 4EA, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SE8 4EA are jobs and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SE8 4EA is based on Lewisham 008 Census 2021. It covers 8,211 residents, 10,101 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 38% owner-occupied, 36% privately rented, 25% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near SE8 4EA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SE8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £346k from 53 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SE8 4EA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 10 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SE8 4EA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SE8 4EA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 380 HMO licences, 25 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SE8 4EA
Is SE8 4EA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 44% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SE8 4EA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SE8 4EA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SE8 4EA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SE8 4EA?
LocaleIQ matched SE8 4EA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SE8 4EA?
The latest median sold price is £346k based on 53 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SE8 4EA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 380 HMO licences, 25 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.