Postcode local report
SE8 5AQ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lewisham
LocaleIQ report for SE8 5AQ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for SE8 5AQ
Generated 26 Apr 2026SE8 5AQ sits in Evelyn, Lewisham. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (39/100). 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 39/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. (+20% 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.
- 13 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 289 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 32 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5DG
hmom for up to unknown residents.
25 Feb 2030 - 75 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 26A Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5DG
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
25 Feb 2030 - 75 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 44 Crooke Road, London, SE8 5AL
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
7 Feb 2030 - 38 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 13 Hicks Street, London, SE8 5AQ
hmom for up to unknown residents.
7 Feb 2030 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 45 Crooke Road, London, SE8 5AL
hmom for up to unknown residents.
10 Nov 2029 - 38 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 31 Alloa Road, London, SE8 5AH
hm03 for up to unknown residents.
21 Jul 2029 - 74 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 35 Alloa Road, London, SE8 5AH
hmom for up to unknown residents.
14 Jul 2029 - 74 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 29 Alloa Road, London, SE8 5AH
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
14 Jul 2029 - 74 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Nearby context for SE8 5AQ
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Common questions about SE8 5AQ
Is SE8 5AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 39/100 (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 5AQ?
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 5AQ?
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 5AQ?
LocaleIQ matched SE8 5AQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.