SE8 3AZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.9km from Deptford in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Greenwich Creekside ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE8 3AZ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE8 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00182238 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE8 3AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE8 3AZ.
606
23
£ 52,400 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE8 3AZ is a student and graduate zone — average age 23, 64% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE8 3AZ. The average age is 23.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE8 3AZ is moderate at 75 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
Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Tidemill Academy
Grinling Gibbons Primary School
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Addey and Stanhope School
Harbinger Primary School
Clyde Nursery School.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Donerlicious0.9 km
- Drings Ltd0.9 km
- Oliver Bonas0.9 km
- The Creaky Shed0.9 km
- Desi Indian Street Food0.8 km
- + 75 more
Restaurant, Cafe
158 nearby- 15grams coffee house0.8 km
- Admiral Hardy0.9 km
- artFix Greenwich0.8 km
- Cafe Rouge Greenwich0.9 km
- Chatime0.8 km
- + 153 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Jack the Chipper0.8 km
- Pink Panther Kiosk1.0 km
- Sesame Kingdom0.8 km
- Yummy Bites London0.8 km
- Bite House0.9 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Mitre0.8 km
- Richard 11.0 km
- The Ship0.7 km
- Ashburnham Arms0.8 km
- CROWN0.8 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Greenwich Travelodge0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Novotel London Greenwich0.7 km
- Travelodge London Greenwich0.6 km
- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.9 km
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Dag supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Embas Express0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deptford0.5 km
- Greenwich0.7 km
- New Cross Station1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Deptford Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE83AZ · Data under Open Government Licence