Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

SE8 3BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE8 3BQ.

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Population

382

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in SE8 3BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

SE8 3BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Deptford in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Evelyn ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE8 3BQ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% 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 is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE8 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00016409 (shared with 6 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 3BQ. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British30.1%
Asian / British Asian14.1%
Black / African / Caribbean42.9%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 8%
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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

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 269,666

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

Crime around SE8 3BQ is moderate at 51 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 offences163
Anti-social behaviour136
Theft from the person62
Other theft38
Public order31

school Local Schools

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Clyde Nursery School.

Outstanding112 pupils0.3 km
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Deptford Park Primary School

Good389 pupils0.3 km
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Twin Oaks Primary School

Good226 pupils0.7 km
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Grinling Gibbons Primary School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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St Edmund's Catholic School

Good225 pupils0.8 km
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Harbinger Primary School

Requires Improvement310 pupils0.9 km
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Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding166 pupils0.9 km
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Arnhem Wharf Primary School

Good636 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Plough way supermarket1.0 km
  • Lai & Loi Oriental Stores0.9 km
  • El-Khadijat International1.0 km
  • DZ Food0.8 km
  • The rj4all rotherhithe community centre0.9 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • 28 Well Hung0.9 km
  • Niks Kitchen0.9 km
  • Badger Badger1.0 km
  • Sodo Pizza1.0 km
  • Bounty House Cafe0.9 km
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Harvey's pitta1.0 km
  • Vapey cakes1.0 km
  • Good Vibez Jerk Centre0.8 km
  • Kitchen Connoisseurs0.8 km
  • Morley's Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Dog & Bell0.6 km
  • The Salvation Army0.9 km
  • The Ship1.0 km
  • Black Horse0.2 km
  • The Victoria0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Coop0.8 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.8 km
  • LIDL0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deptford1.0 km
  • New Cross Station1.2 km
  • New Cross Gate1.4 km