Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

BRONZE STREET, SE8 3DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRONZE STREET, SE8 3DU.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE8 3DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in SE8 3DU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-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 3DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bronze Street, 0.8km from St Johns in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Deptford ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE8 3DU is 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 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £460k. 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 3DU are sourced from Output Area E00182576 (shared with 6 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 3DU. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.7%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean31.9%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 405,000

3 sales · Mean £ 421,666

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

Crime around SE8 3DU is moderate at 87 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 offences332
Anti-social behaviour273
Shoplifting158
Public order94
Other theft82

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.2 km
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Tidemill Academy

Good450 pupils0.2 km
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Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding166 pupils0.3 km
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Grinling Gibbons Primary School

Good229 pupils0.6 km
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Addey and Stanhope School

Good594 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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James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf

Good791 pupils0.9 km
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Lucas Vale Primary School

Good264 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • Donerlicious0.9 km
  • Drings Ltd0.8 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.9 km
  • Royal Hill Food & Wine0.8 km
  • The Creaky Shed0.8 km
  • + 80 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

170 nearby
  • 15grams coffee house0.8 km
  • Admiral Hardy0.9 km
  • artFix Greenwich0.9 km
  • Cafe Rouge Greenwich0.9 km
  • Chatime0.8 km
  • + 165 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

67 nearby
  • Jack the Chipper0.8 km
  • Pink Panther Kiosk1.0 km
  • Sesame Kingdom0.8 km
  • APPAYYA BAKERY & PIZZERIA0.9 km
  • Chicken World0.9 km
  • + 62 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Greenwich Travelodge0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.9 km
  • Novotel London Greenwich0.5 km
  • Travelodge London Greenwich0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Ashburnham Arms0.5 km
  • Brookmill Pub0.9 km
  • CROWN0.6 km
  • Little Faith0.3 km
  • MERKUR Slots,0.5 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Dag supermarket0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deptford0.4 km
  • Greenwich0.5 km
  • New Cross Station0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Deptford Rail Station0.3 km
  • Greenwich DLR Station0.4 km
  • Greenwich DLR Station0.4 km