SE8 3AH is a safe, established residential area on George Beard Road, 0.7km from Millwall in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Evelyn ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE8 3AH offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £361k, up 0.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE8 3AH are sourced from Output Area E00016431 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE BEARD ROAD, SE8 3AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE BEARD ROAD, SE8 3AH.
541
35
£ 57,100 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE8 3AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SE8 3AH spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £361k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE8 3AH. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 361,500
10 sales · Mean £ 358,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE8 3AH has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Deptford Park Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic School
Arnhem Wharf Primary School
Clyde Nursery School.
Harbinger Primary School
Twin Oaks Primary School
Seven Mills Primary School
Grinling Gibbons Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Dog & Bell0.9 km
- Farriers arms0.8 km
- Moby dick0.8 km
- Ship & whale public house0.7 km
- The Ship1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Krishna News Food & Wine0.6 km
- LEADERS0.8 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Oh My Dog! Ltd0.9 km
- Plus-one oriental centre1.0 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Lilly ViveLiving1.0 km
- Plough Way Cafe0.5 km
- Plough Way Deli0.4 km
- Rough & Ready (DAGE)0.8 km
- Simply Handmade Chocolates0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- LIDL0.8 km
- The Coop0.6 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- APPAYYA BAKERY & PIZZERIA0.8 km
- Chicken World0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Welcome Inn Fish Bar0.8 km
- Bellucci0.8 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deptford1.3 km
- Canada Water1.6 km
- South Bermondsey1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Greenland Surrey Quays Pier0.4 km
- Greenland Surrey Quays Pier0.5 km
- Greenland Surrey Quays Pier0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE83AH · Data under Open Government Licence