Is SE8 5UY a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1067 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SE8 5UY. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
317
Anti-social behaviour
244
Theft from the person
83
Other theft
67
Public order
65
Burglary
63
Shoplifting
61
Drugs
52

House prices

£491,259

Average price in Lewisham (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 0.6% year on year.

Terraced
£603,258
Semi-detached
£776,060
Detached
£1,118,334
Flat / maisonette
£379,341

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SE8 5UY 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 5UY on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SE8 5UY on Check Food Hygiene

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