Postcode local report
SE8 5LW local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Lewisham
LocaleIQ report for SE8 5LW: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for SE8 5LW
Generated 26 Apr 2026SE8 5LW sits in Deptford, Lewisham. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (38/100). 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 38/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-2% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 9,288 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.
- 12 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 506 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at Flat B, 1 Clyde Street, London, SE8 5LW
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
18 Feb 2030 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at Flat A, 1 Clyde Street, London, SE8 5LW
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
7 Jul 2029 - 0 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 18 Sanderling Court, Abinger Grove, London, SE8 5TE
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
28 Dec 2028 - 163 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 47 Edward Street, London, SE8 5HB
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
19 Oct 2027 - 162 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 21 Mandarin Court, Edward Street, London, SE8 5HL
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
14 Aug 2027 - 122 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 16 Mandarin Court, Edward Street, London, SE8 5HL
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
31 Jul 2027 - 122 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 2 Beech Close, London, SE8 5HS
hmom for up to unknown residents.
20 Feb 2027 - 98 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 21 Payne Street, London, SE8 4LP
hm02 for up to unknown residents.
4 Dec 2030 - 176 m - Lewisham HMO Public Register
Nearby context for SE8 5LW
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Common questions about SE8 5LW
Is SE8 5LW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 38/100 (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 5LW?
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 5LW?
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 5LW?
LocaleIQ matched SE8 5LW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.