Is SE8 4BF a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1018 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SE8 4BF. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
326
Anti-social behaviour
214
Other theft
69
Shoplifting
67
Public order
64
Theft from the person
59
Drugs
56
Burglary
53

House prices

£488,658

Average price in Lewisham (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 0.7% year on year.

Terraced
£602,116
Semi-detached
£773,685
Detached
£1,116,536
Flat / maisonette
£376,322

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SE8 4BF 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 4BF on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SE8 4BF on Check Food Hygiene

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