Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

ST PAULS COURTYARD, SE8 3DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PAULS COURTYARD, SE8 3DR.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 44,900 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE8 3DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. SE8 3DR combines 67% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 8.8% year-on-year.

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

SE8 3DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Pauls Courtyard, 0.7km from Deptford in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Deptford ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SE8 3DR offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, up 8.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SE8 3DR are sourced from Output Area E00016428 (shared with 61 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 3DR. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.6%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean25.4%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 7%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 297,500

4 sales · Mean £ 292,625

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

Crime around SE8 3DR is above average at 100 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 offences325
Anti-social behaviour197
Shoplifting161
Public order98
Other theft78

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.2 km
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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 pupils0.3 km
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Tidemill Academy

Good450 pupils0.3 km
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Addey and Stanhope School

Good594 pupils0.6 km
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Clyde Nursery School.

Outstanding112 pupils0.8 km
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Childeric Primary School

Good429 pupils0.9 km
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Lucas Vale Primary School

Good264 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

134 nearby
  • COSTA COFFEE0.8 km
  • Crumble Mania0.7 km
  • New Cross Road Baptist Church0.6 km
  • The Copper Tea0.9 km
  • 7 Burgers1.0 km
  • + 129 more
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Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • New Cross House0.9 km
  • New Cross Inn1.0 km
  • New Cross Inn1.0 km
  • SAA - Venue Club0.9 km
  • Ashburnham Arms0.9 km
  • + 22 more
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Retailers - Other

81 nearby
  • Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Goldsmith Wine0.8 km
  • Green Onions Health food & Records0.9 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Johns1.0 km
  • + 76 more
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Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Beirut Canteen1.0 km
  • Chick Chicken0.9 km
  • Morley's1.0 km
  • New Cross Fish & Bar0.7 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • + 47 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Greenwich Travelodge0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Novotel London Greenwich0.9 km
  • Travelodge London Greenwich0.8 km
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.2 km
  • Dag supermarket0.6 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deptford0.1 km
  • New Cross Station0.6 km
  • Greenwich0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Deptford Rail Station0.1 km