SE8 3DD is a safe, established residential area on Barfleur Lane, 0.7km from Deptford in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Evelyn ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE8 3DD 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. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE8 3DD are sourced from Output Area E00173943 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARFLEUR LANE, SE8 3DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARFLEUR LANE, SE8 3DD.
367
34
£ 57,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE8 3DD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SE8 3DD has a significant social housing presence — 54% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE8 3DD. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 191,100
21 sales · Mean £ 199,480
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE8 3DD has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
Deptford Park Primary School
Clyde Nursery School.
St Edmund's Catholic School
Arnhem Wharf Primary School
Twin Oaks Primary School
Harbinger Primary School
Grinling Gibbons Primary School
Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Krishna News Food & Wine0.6 km
- LEADERS0.6 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Oh My Dog! Ltd0.8 km
- La Churreria (Unit 79)0.8 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Flavourology0.9 km
- Ginger Jar Food0.9 km
- Lilly ViveLiving0.8 km
- Matchstick's Piehouse0.9 km
- Plough Way Cafe0.6 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- LIDL0.8 km
- The Coop0.7 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- APPAYYA BAKERY & PIZZERIA0.6 km
- Chicken World0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Welcome Inn Fish Bar0.6 km
- Bellucci0.9 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Dog & Bell0.8 km
- Moby dick0.9 km
- Ship & whale public house0.9 km
- The Ship0.9 km
- Farriers arms0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deptford1.2 km
- New Cross Station1.4 km
- South Bermondsey1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SE83DD · Data under Open Government Licence