Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

SE8 3BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

606

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 52,400 /yr

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Employed

16%

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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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SE8 3BS 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.

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

SE8 3BS 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Average age 23 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 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 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE8 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00182238 (shared with 15 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 3BS. 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

White / British64.7%
Asian / British Asian20.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

16%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 0%
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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 3BS is moderate at 65 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 offences211
Anti-social behaviour138
Shoplifting120
Drugs56
Other theft54

school Local Schools

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Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding166 pupils0.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.4 km
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Tidemill Academy

Good450 pupils0.5 km
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Grinling Gibbons Primary School

Good229 pupils0.6 km
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St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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Addey and Stanhope School

Good594 pupils0.8 km
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Harbinger Primary School

Requires Improvement310 pupils0.9 km
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James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf

Good791 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

83 nearby
  • Donerlicious0.9 km
  • Drings Ltd0.9 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.9 km
  • Royal Hill Food & Wine1.0 km
  • The Creaky Shed0.9 km
  • + 78 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

161 nearby
  • 15grams coffee house0.8 km
  • Admiral Hardy0.8 km
  • artFix Greenwich0.8 km
  • Cafe Rouge Greenwich0.9 km
  • Chatime0.8 km
  • + 156 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • Jack the Chipper0.8 km
  • Pink Panther Kiosk1.0 km
  • Sesame Kingdom0.8 km
  • APPAYYA BAKERY & PIZZERIA0.8 km
  • Chicken World0.8 km
  • + 48 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Greenwich Travelodge0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.9 km
  • Novotel London Greenwich0.7 km
  • Travelodge London Greenwich0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Ashburnham Arms0.8 km
  • CROWN0.8 km
  • Little Faith0.6 km
  • MERKUR Slots,0.7 km
  • Royal Standard Pub0.9 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Dag supermarket0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deptford0.5 km
  • Greenwich0.6 km
  • New Cross Station1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Deptford Rail Station0.5 km