Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

BENBOW STREET, SE8 3DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENBOW STREET, SE8 3DH.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 52,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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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

With 77% social renting, SE8 3DH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-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 3DH is a mixed residential area on Benbow Street, 0.8km from Deptford in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Greenwich Creekside ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE8 3DH is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 77% 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 Greenwich.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE8 3DH are sourced from Output Area E00008158 (shared with 4 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 3DH. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British27.1%
Asian / British Asian17.4%
Black / African / Caribbean44.5%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 3DH is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences160
Shoplifting113
Anti-social behaviour80
Drugs46
Public order44

school Local Schools

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Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding166 pupils0.2 km
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Grinling Gibbons Primary School

Good229 pupils0.5 km
P

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.5 km
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Tidemill Academy

Good450 pupils0.6 km
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Harbinger Primary School

Requires Improvement310 pupils0.7 km
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St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km
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Clyde Nursery School.

Outstanding112 pupils0.8 km
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Canary Wharf College, East Ferry

Good294 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

133 nearby
  • 15grams coffee house1.0 km
  • Admiral Hardy1.0 km
  • artFix Greenwich1.0 km
  • Chatime1.0 km
  • Cutty Sark Cafe & Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 128 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Jack the Chipper0.9 km
  • Sesame Kingdom1.0 km
  • Yummy Bites London1.0 km
  • Bite House0.7 km
  • The Bhaji, Burger Island0.8 km
  • + 44 more
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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Desi Indian Street Food1.0 km
  • West Quay News0.7 km
  • LEADERS0.6 km
  • Londis0.6 km
  • La Churreria (Unit 79)0.9 km
  • + 68 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Mitre1.0 km
  • The Ship0.6 km
  • Spanish Galleon1.0 km
  • The Sail Loft0.6 km
  • The Lord Nelson0.9 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.6 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Novotel London Greenwich0.9 km
  • Travelodge London Greenwich0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deptford0.5 km
  • Greenwich0.9 km
  • New Cross Station1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Masthouse Terrace Pier0.5 km
  • Masthouse Terrace Pier0.5 km
  • Masthouse Terrace Pier0.5 km