Living in SE8, Lewisham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SE8 in Lewisham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Lewisham: £491,259, up 0.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SE8
30 recorded home sales on the streets around central SE8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £360,000 and a range from £143,000 to £530,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 CZAR STREET, SE8 3JN | flat-maisonette | £375,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| FLAT 3 KITTIWAKE COURT ABINGER GROVE, SE8 5SW | flat-maisonette | £425,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| FLAT 18 IBIS COURT EDWARD PLACE, SE8 5PY | flat-maisonette | £143,000 | 2026-04-15 |
| APARTMENT 54 THE DRAKES, 390 EVELYN STREET, SE8 5BU | flat-maisonette | £300,000 | 2026-04-13 |
| FLAT 4 EVELYN HALL STAUNTON STREET, SE8 5GA | flat-maisonette | £370,000 | 2026-01-30 |
| FLAT 5 210A DEPTFORD HIGH STREET, SE8 3PR | flat-maisonette | £495,000 | 2025-12-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
180 schools within 3 miles , of which 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Stainer Community Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Redriff Primary, City of London Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| John Ball Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
116 state primary and 31 state secondary schools within range, plus 15 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
15 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Mizan School, Buttercup Primary School, Daffodil Preparatory School, Date Palm Primary, Education-My Life Matters, Faraday School and others.
All 15 fee-paying schools near SE8, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
5 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Goldsmiths College, University of London, Queen Mary University of London, Ravensbourne, Trinity Laban, University of Greenwich.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 18.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 16.9% |
| Professional occupations | 16.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.2% |
| Skilled trades | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
989 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SE8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), sea flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Lewisham's figures.
Common questions about SE8
What is the average house price in SE8?
The average sold price in Lewisham is £491,259 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SE8?
Prices in Lewisham are up 0.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SE8?
The median of 30 recorded sales around central SE8 in the last 2 years is £360,000, ranging from £143,000 to £530,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SE8?
180 schools sit within 3 miles of central SE8, and 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SE8?
989 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SE8 at risk of flooding?
Central SE8 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SE8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 96% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £360,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 989 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SE8 safe?
989 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SE8 or SE14, SE8 or SE10, SE8 or SE16.
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