SE8 5AJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SE8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5AJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SE which means London - SE.
- Postal District. In our case SE8.
- Postal Sector. In our case SE8 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AJ.
The regional mail center for the post area SE is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SE8 5AJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DEPTFORD SDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SE8 5AJ postcode have the street address of Alloa Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SE8 5AJ postcode is home to a bustling 138 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LONDON within the old postal county of Kent.
SE8 5AJ is within Deptford.
Our data shows that SE8 5AJ is a residential postcode.
The SE8 5AJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SE8 5AJ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced.
Most properties in SE8 5AJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the SE8 5AJ Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for SE8 5AJ
The telephone area code for SE8 5AJ is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for SE8 5AJ
| Latitude | 51.4883031169 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.0421531235525 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for SE8 5AJ
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| Landranger 1:50,000 177 East London | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for SE8 5AJ
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 17.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 18.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 18.00% | NW 4 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 38.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SE8 5AJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For SE8 5AJ
| Average Mbps | 50.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 52.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.470 |
SE8 5AJ has an average download speed of 50.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,503 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
26% of postcodes (311,514) have slower broadband speeds.
74% of postcodes (871,624) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SE8 5AJ
| Average Mbps | 12.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
SE8 5AJ has an average upload speed of 12.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,401 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
42% of postcodes (493,451) have slower upload speeds.
57% of postcodes (680,789) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SE8 5AJ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Grinling Gibbons Primary School
Address: Grinling Gibbons Primary School, Clyde Street, Deptford, London, SE8 5LW
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 02086924907
Tidemill Academy
Address: Tidemill Academy, 11 Giffin Street, London, SE8 4RJ
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 02086923470
Redriff Primary School
Address: Redriff Primary School, Salter Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 5LQ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 02072374272
Redriff Primary School
Address: Redriff Primary School, Salter Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 5LQ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact:
Twin Oaks Primary School
Address: Twin Oaks Primary School, Scawen Road, London, SE8 5AE
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: 02086924321
Deptford Park Primary School
Address: Deptford Park Primary School, Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5RJ
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 02086924351
Alfred Salter Primary School
Address: Alfred Salter Primary School, Quebec Way, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 7LP
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 02072523676
Rotherhithe Primary School
Address: Rotherhithe Primary School, 61 Hawkstone Road, London, SE16 2PE
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact:
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Address: Pilgrims' Way Primary School, Tustin Estate, Manor Grove, Peckham, London, SE15 1EF
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 02076391995
Ilderton Primary School
Address: Ilderton Primary School, Varcoe Road, London, SE16 3LA
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 02072373980
Albion Primary School
Address: Albion Primary School, Albion Street, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 7JD
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 02072373738
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gomm Road, Lower Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 2TY
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 02072374036
Galleywall Primary School
Address: Galleywall Primary School, Galleywall Primary, Galleywall Road, London, SE16 3PB
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 02072523494
Southwark Park Primary School
Address: Southwark Park Primary School, 383 Southwark Park Road, Bermondsey, Southwark, London, SE16 2JH
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 02073944000
John Keats Primary School
Address: John Keats Primary School, 391 Rotherhithe New Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 3FN
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 02039558176
St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: St James' Church of England Primary School, Old Jamaica Road, Bermondsey, London, SE16 4SU
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 02072373111
England Secondary Schools
Bacon's College
Address: Bacon's College, Timber Pond Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 6AT
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact:
The Charter School Bermondsey
Address: The Charter School Bermondsey, Keeton's Road, London, SE16 4EE
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 02035426506
Deptford Green School
Address: Deptford Green School, Edward Street, New Cross, London, SE14 6AN
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 02086913236
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SE8 5AJ
SURREY QUAYS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 204 LOWER ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE8 5DJ
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 343 EVELYN STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE8 5QW
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
CANADA WATER DENTAL HEALTH
Address: TORONTO HOUSE, SURREY QUAYS ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE16 7AJ
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (CREEKSIDE)
Address: 176 DEPTFORD HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE8 3PR
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
DAKATRA
Address: UNIT 2-3, CITY BUSINESS CENTRE, LOWER ROAD, LONDON, SE16 2XB
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
CBC DENTAL STUDIO
Address: UNIT 5, CITY BUSINESS CENTRE, LOWER ROAD, LONDON, SE16 2XB
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SE8 5AJ
SURDOCK PHARMACY
Address: 162 LOWER ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE16 2UN
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72372512
PEPYS PHARMACY
Address: 2 GOLDEN HIND PLACE, GROVE STREET, LONDON, SE8 3QG
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 913799
LOCKYER'S PHARMACY
Address: 252 EVELYN STREET, DEPTFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE8 5BZ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 921341
BOOTS
Address: 11-13 SURREY QUAYS SHOPPING CENTRE, REDRIFF ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE16 7LL
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72520084
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: SURREY QUAYS SHOPPING CENTRE, REDRIFF ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE16 7LL
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 03456 779636
BONAMY PHARMACY
Address: 355 ROTHERHITHE NEW ROAD, BERMONDSEY, SOUTHWARK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE16 3HF
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 02077 402523
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SE8 5AJ
NASH OPTICIANS
Address: 303 EVELYN STREET, DEPTFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE8 5AJ
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: :
SIGHTCENTRE EVELYN
Address: 303 EVELYN STREET, DEPTFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE8 5AD
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (SURREY QUAYS)
Address: UNIT 21, SURREY QUAYS SHOPPING CENTRE, REDRIFF ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE16 7LL
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LONDON - SURREY QUAYS)
Address: 49-51 SURREY QUAYS SHOPPING CENTRE, REDRIFF ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE16 7LL
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (SURREY QUAYS)
Address: SURREY QUAYS CENTRE, REDRIFF ROAD, ROTHERHITHE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE16 7LL
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (SURREY QUAYS)
Address: UNITS 49-51, SURREY QUAYS SHOPPING CENTRE, SURREY QUAYS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE16 7LL
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SE8 5AJ
GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WINDLASS PLACE, DEPTFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE8 3QH
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86921882
PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 57 HAWKSTONE ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE16 2PE
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 020 72322243
KINGFISHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 3 KINGFISHER SQUARE, STAUNTON STREET, DEPTFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE8 5DA
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86927373
SURREY DOCKS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: DOWNTOWN ROAD, OFF SALTER ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE16 6NP
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 02072310207
SURREY DOCKS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 12-13 BLONDIN WAY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE16 6AE
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
DOCKLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 100 SPINDRIFT AVENUE, ISLE OF DOGS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E14 9WU
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 020 75371444
Transport Links near SE8 5AJ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SE8 5AJ
- Surrey Quays
Surrey Quays station, Lower Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 2UFDistance: 0.58 milesDriving Time: 1.88 minutes - South Bermondsey
South Bermondsey station, Ilderton Road, Bermondsey, London, SE16 3JBDistance: 1.04 milesDriving Time: 3.34 minutes - New Cross
New Cross station, Amersham Vale, off New Cross Road, New Cross, SE14 6LDDistance: 1.18 milesDriving Time: 3.85 minutes - Canada Water
Canada Water station, Deal Porter Way, Canada Water, Greater London, SE16 2YSDistance: 1.20 milesDriving Time: 3.86 minutes - New Cross Gate
New Cross Gate station, New Cross Road, New Cross, Greater London, SE14 6ARDistance: 1.54 milesDriving Time: 4.82 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SE8 5AJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SE8 5AJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SE8 5AJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Lewisham, Deptford Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Vicky Foxcroft |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the SE8 5AJ Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Lewisham London Boro Council and the County Council is Greater London Authority Council.
Greater London Authority Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Lewisham London Boro Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Lewisham London Boro at the following link Lewisham London Boro.How much is the Council Tax?
Lewisham London Boro Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Lewisham London Boro charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SE8 5AJ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Lewisham council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Lewisham Council - LibrariesHouse Sales in SE8 5AJ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £335,000 | £370,000 | £356,667 | 3 |
| 2012 | £283,200 | £337,500 | £346,926 | 5 |
| 2014 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £665,000 | £640,000 | £652,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £600,000 | £710,000 | £655,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £625,000 | £625,000 | £625,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £625,000 | £710,000 | £667,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | £512,750 | £512,750 | £512,750 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the SE8 5AJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SE8 5AJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Old Kent Road, Southwark, LONDON, SE15 1NQ | 1.38 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to Aldi |
| Iceland, Old Kent Road, Southwark, LONDON, SE15 1NZ | 1.41 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to Iceland |
| Iceland, New Cross Road, Lewisham, LONDON, SE14 6AS | 1.43 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, New Cross Road, Lewisham, LONDON, SE14 5UQ | 1.48 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Southwark Park Road, Southwark, LONDON, SE16 3RW | 1.55 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SE8 5AJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Food Court Surrey Quays Centre, Rotherhithe, SE16 7LL | 0.53 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to Food Court Surrey Quays Centre |
| 46-52 High Street, London, SE15 5DP | 1.61 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to 46-52 High Street |
| Fenchurch St Station, London, EC3M 4AJ | 2.26 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to Fenchurch St Station |
| 90 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7RA | 2.27 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to 90 Whitechapel High Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Evelyn Street, Lewisham, LONDON, SE8 5DQ | 0.10 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to McDonald's, Evelyn Street, Lewisham, LONDON, SE8 5DQ |
| McDonald's, Old Kent Road, Southwark, LONDON, SE1 5BA | 1.16 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to McDonald's, Old Kent Road, Southwark, LONDON, SE1 5BA |
| McDonald's, Crescent Arcade, Greenwich, LONDON, SE10 9EJ | 1.43 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to McDonald's, Crescent Arcade, Greenwich, LONDON, SE10 9EJ |
| McDonald's, The Highway, Tower Hamlets, LONDON, E1W 2BX | 1.66 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to McDonald's, The Highway, Tower Hamlets, LONDON, E1W 2BX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Evelyn Street, Lewisham, LONDON, SE8 5DB | 0.40 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to KFC Deptford - Evelyn Street |
| KFC, Old Kent Road, Southwark, LONDON, SE15 1JS | 0.95 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to KFC Old Kent Road |
| KFC, Rye Lane, Southwark, LONDON, SE15 5BS | 1.62 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to KFC Peckham - Rye Lane |
| KFC, Trafalgar Road, Greenwich, LONDON, SE10 9TZ | 2.01 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to KFC Greenwich - Trafalgar Road |
| KFC, Tower Hill Terrace, Tower Hamlets, LONDON, EC3N 4EE | 2.12 miles | Directions from SE8 5AJ to KFC London - Tower Hill |