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Map of north Deptford area showing 13 PBSA sites, of which 8 are Your Tribe.

Your Tribe's growth across Deptford: when is student accommodation too much?

As Lewisham council approves another Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme from Your Tribe at Sun Wharf, we look at Tribe's growth in the area and ask whether demand is as robust as it claims.

CGI image of the Sun Wharf development, new waterside blocks seen from Deptford Creek

Sun Wharf, Creekside - Lewisham approves 605 student beds amid concerns of overconcentration

Lewisham councillors overruled local residents' objections over overconcentration of student housing, loss of light in their homes and harms to the kingfisher habitat at Deptford Creek, and approved the Your Tribe development.

The dilapidated building of the former delivery office, Red Royal Mail branding on doors, graffiti on its walls.

Early stage plans for purpose-built student housing at former New Cross delivery office

Landowner Northhold is in pre-application discussions to redevelop the former Royal Mail delivery office at 199-205 New Cross Road, to provide 137 student bedrooms.

3 story Victorian facade of the apartment block in Childers Street.

Childers St, Deptford: 150 residents evicted to make way for "boutique luxury" student rooms

Aitch Group said that it needed to evict tenants to perform refurbishment works - now its student housing arm is marketing the building as student accommodation.

CGT image of the new shopping centre with housing tower blocks in background, planted area in foreground.

Stormy council meeting approves Landsec plans for Lewisham Shopping Centre

Landsec's "outline" plans were approved, despite concerns about the financial viability of the scheme, the low level of affordable housing and the rival application from Lewisham House No. 1.

Construction worker with drilling equipment seen through resident's window

Scott House tenants will be served with section 21 eviction notices "shortly"

Tribe has informed more than 60 residents that it will soon will be sending out the eviction notices. Residents report that the building's condition has deteriorated over recent months. In February, construction work began outside their windows.

3D map showing 4 of the PBSA developments in Deptford, with other tower blocks

The rise and rise of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation in Deptford

A growing number of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) tower blocks have appeared in Deptford and Lewisham town centre. As developers move into the highly profitable sector, campaigners say PBSA does nothing to address housing need.