Is SE8 3LJ a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

965 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SE8 3LJ. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
241
Anti-social behaviour
195
Shoplifting
140
Other theft
87
Theft from the person
58
Public order
49
Burglary
46
Vehicle crime
45

House prices

£486,416

Average price in Lewisham (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 1.6% year on year.

Terraced
£600,670
Semi-detached
£768,448
Detached
£1,106,429
Flat / maisonette
£374,267

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SE8 3LJ specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SE8 3LJ on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SE8 3LJ on Check Food Hygiene

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