Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

FORESHORE, SE8 3AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORESHORE, SE8 3AQ.

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Population

459

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SE8 3AQ has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 58.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE8 3AQ is a safe, established residential area on Foreshore, 0.7km from Millwall in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Evelyn ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE8 3AQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k, down 58.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE8 3AQ are sourced from Output Area E00182538 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE8 3AQ. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.3%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean46.5%
Other / Mixed18.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 415,000

11 sales · Mean £ 392,772

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE8 3AQ has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences132
Anti-social behaviour115
Theft from the person34
Other theft33
Public order32

school Local Schools

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Deptford Park Primary School

Good389 pupils0.5 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Good225 pupils0.5 km
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Clyde Nursery School.

Outstanding112 pupils0.6 km
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Arnhem Wharf Primary School

Good636 pupils0.7 km
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Harbinger Primary School

Requires Improvement310 pupils0.7 km
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Twin Oaks Primary School

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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Grinling Gibbons Primary School

Good229 pupils1.0 km
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Seven Mills Primary School

Good234 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Krishna News Food & Wine0.7 km
  • LEADERS0.7 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Oh My Dog! Ltd0.9 km
  • La Churreria (Unit 79)0.9 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Lilly ViveLiving0.9 km
  • Plough Way Cafe0.6 km
  • Plough Way Deli0.5 km
  • Rough & Ready (DAGE)0.7 km
  • Simply Handmade Chocolates0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • LIDL0.9 km
  • The Coop0.7 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • APPAYYA BAKERY & PIZZERIA0.7 km
  • Chicken World0.7 km
  • Papa Johns0.7 km
  • Welcome Inn Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Bellucci0.9 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Dog & Bell0.8 km
  • Moby dick0.9 km
  • Ship & whale public house0.8 km
  • The Ship0.9 km
  • Tooke Arms1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deptford1.2 km
  • New Cross Station1.5 km
  • South Bermondsey1.6 km