Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

SE8 3BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

238

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 52,400 /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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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in SE8 3BT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SE8 3BT is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Deptford in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Greenwich Creekside ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE8 3BT is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE8 3BT are sourced from Output Area E00008189 (shared with 12 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 3BT. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.3%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean31.3%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 8%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around SE8 3BT is moderate at 84 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 offences281
Anti-social behaviour211
Shoplifting122
Public order75
Other theft71

school Local Schools

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Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding166 pupils0.2 km
P

Grinling Gibbons Primary School

Good229 pupils0.2 km
P

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.3 km
P

Tidemill Academy

Good450 pupils0.5 km
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Clyde Nursery School.

Outstanding112 pupils0.7 km
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Addey and Stanhope School

Good594 pupils0.7 km
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St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Harbinger Primary School

Requires Improvement310 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

123 nearby
  • COSTA COFFEE1.0 km
  • Crumble Mania0.8 km
  • New Cross Road Baptist Church0.8 km
  • Aloosh0.8 km
  • Delicious Cafe0.9 km
  • + 118 more
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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Goldsmith Wine1.0 km
  • Green Onions Health food & Records1.0 km
  • My Butcher Cash & Carry Ltd0.6 km
  • Golden Vineyard0.8 km
  • + 71 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • SAA - Venue Club1.0 km
  • Ashburnham Arms1.0 km
  • CROWN0.7 km
  • Little Faith0.6 km
  • MERKUR Slots,0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • New Cross Fish & Bar0.8 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Square Pizza0.8 km
  • LFC0.8 km
  • London Agege Bread Bakers Ltd0.7 km
  • + 43 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Greenwich Travelodge0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Novotel London Greenwich0.9 km
  • Travelodge London Greenwich0.8 km
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.4 km
  • Dag supermarket0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deptford0.3 km
  • New Cross Station0.8 km
  • Greenwich0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Deptford Rail Station0.3 km