Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in Deptford, South East London

Sandwiched between Rotherhithe and Greenwich, Deptford, with its cobbled streets (one of London's oldest areas) in postcode SE8 has always had a close association with the sea. Warships used to be built in the area and the Royal Navy still owns property here. People searching for property to rent in Deptford will discover a selection of impressive modern housing developments around Greenwich Quay with views over to the Isle of Dogs, and townhouses set back from the river. Other property in SE8 includes warehouse conversions, large modern Council housing estates, tower blocks and quiet streets of Victorian terraced houses. The area which is being hailed by some people as the "new Shoreditch", is popular with young professionals, students who attend Goldsmiths College in New Cross, and also has a large West Indian population. If you are searching for flats to rent in Deptford you can expect to pay a monthly rental of £750+ for a one bedroom apartment in a brand new development.

Amenities for Deptford properties

On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays Deptford High Street and intersecting Douglas Way, host a large street-market, where you can buy everything from second-hand designer clothes to exotic fruit and vegetables. Advocates of shopping will enjoy visiting Deptford High Street, which has been described as "the capital's most diverse and vibrant high street". Lewisham shopping centre and Surrey Quays are the nearest large shopping areas, both of which have indoor malls. Greenwich is also nearby, with its antiques market and extensive selection of individual shops, restaurants and bars. There is plenty of open space in Deptford including Deptford Park, Folkestone Gardens, Pepys Park and Brookmill Park. Deptford has its fair share of culture, with the Albany Theatre and Laban Dance Centre.

The surrounding areas and transport in Deptford

Other areas that might interest people who are considering property to rent in Deptford include neighbouring areas of the Isle of Dogs, Rotherhithe, Greenwich and Poplar.

Public transport links for the area are good. There is a DLR station at Deptford Bridge near to Deptford Broadway. The DLR connects with the Jubilee Line across the river in E14 at Canary Wharf. The nearest underground station is at New Cross, which is on the East London Line. There is also a railway station situated on Deptford High Street, which operates services into London Bridge Station with a journey time of under 15 minutes.