Deptford

Population

27,491

Crime per 1,000 residents

510

Schools

10

Parks

30

Stations

9

GP practices

20

All amenities available within a 1 mile radius.

Overview

Deptford is a historic South East London area between Greenwich, New Cross and Surrey Quays. It is known for its market, creative scene, riverside pockets and strong rail and DLR links.

Vibe and lifestyle

Urban, creative and fast-changing with a strong local identity. Popular with students, artists, professionals and long-term residents.

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Safety and crime trends

14,002 crimes were recorded between 2024-04 and 2025-01, spanning 10 months of data. The category breakdown helps show whether activity is concentrated in a few offence types or spread across a broader mix of incidents.

Most recorded categories:Violent Crime (3,139) Anti Social Behaviour (2,981) Shoplifting (1,627) Theft From Person (1,018) Other Theft (948)

Families, schools and healthcare

The local education footprint includes 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary and 0 special schools), alongside 20 GP practices. Taken together, these figures provide a useful signal of how well the area serves both families and routine healthcare needs.

School outcomes:Good: 9Outstanding: 1

Population and property context

Census data indicates a resident population of 27,491 across 11,578 occupied households. In the housing market, the average recorded sale price sits around £471,251, based on 730 transactions, giving a broad indication of local affordability and market activity.

Everyday convenience and connectivity

For everyday life, the area includes 11 supermarkets, 9 transport stations, 30 parks and 17 gyms. EV infrastructure is represented by 9 charging stations, helping round out a picture of convenience, mobility and leisure access.