SE8 3AL 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 3AL 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. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 £390k, down 11.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE8 3AL 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 3AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE BEARD ROAD, SE8 3AL.
541
35
£ 57,100 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE8 3AL 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
No single demographic signal dominates SE8 3AL — age 35, 24% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £390k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE8 3AL. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 400,000
17 sales · Mean £ 418,891
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE8 3AL 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: SE83AL · Data under Open Government Licence