Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

SE8 3DQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

Average age 23, 64% renting. SE8 3DQ has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. 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 3DQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.8km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE8 3DQ 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 3DQ. 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 3DQ is moderate at 69 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 offences178
Shoplifting119
Anti-social behaviour112
Public order52
Drugs47

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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Grinling Gibbons Primary School

Good229 pupils0.5 km
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Tidemill Academy

Good450 pupils0.6 km
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St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Harbinger Primary School

Requires Improvement310 pupils0.8 km
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Clyde Nursery School.

Outstanding112 pupils0.9 km
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Addey and Stanhope School

Good594 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Donerlicious1.0 km
  • Oliver Bonas1.0 km
  • Desi Indian Street Food0.9 km
  • West Quay News0.8 km
  • LEADERS0.7 km
  • + 73 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

150 nearby
  • 15grams coffee house0.9 km
  • Admiral Hardy0.9 km
  • artFix Greenwich0.9 km
  • Cafe Rouge Greenwich1.0 km
  • Chatime0.9 km
  • + 145 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Jack the Chipper0.9 km
  • Sesame Kingdom0.9 km
  • Yummy Bites London0.9 km
  • Bite House0.8 km
  • The Bhaji, Burger Island0.8 km
  • + 45 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Mitre0.9 km
  • The Ship0.7 km
  • Spanish Galleon0.9 km
  • The Sail Loft0.6 km
  • The Lord Nelson0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.5 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deptford0.5 km
  • Greenwich0.8 km
  • New Cross Station1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Deptford Rail Station0.5 km