SE8 3DW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Creekside, 1.0km from Deptford in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Greenwich Creekside ward and the Greenwich and Woolwich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE8 3DW is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 71% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE8 3DW are sourced from Output Area E00176491 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CREEKSIDE, SE8 3DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CREEKSIDE, SE8 3DW.
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£ 52,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE8 3DW 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 3DW has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE8 3DW. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 3DW is moderate at 75 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
Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Tidemill Academy
Grinling Gibbons Primary School
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Addey and Stanhope School
James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf
Harbinger Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Donerlicious0.8 km
- Drings Ltd0.8 km
- Oliver Bonas0.8 km
- Royal Hill Food & Wine0.9 km
- The Creaky Shed0.8 km
- + 81 more
Restaurant, Cafe
167 nearby- 15grams coffee house0.8 km
- Admiral Hardy0.8 km
- artFix Greenwich0.8 km
- Cafe Rouge Greenwich0.8 km
- Chatime0.7 km
- + 162 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Jack the Chipper0.7 km
- Pink Panther Kiosk0.9 km
- Sesame Kingdom0.8 km
- APPAYYA BAKERY & PIZZERIA0.9 km
- Chicken World0.9 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Greenwich Travelodge0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- STAY BELVEDERE HOTELS LTD0.8 km
- Novotel London Greenwich0.5 km
- Travelodge London Greenwich0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Ashburnham Arms0.6 km
- CROWN0.7 km
- Little Faith0.5 km
- MERKUR Slots,0.6 km
- Royal Standard Pub0.8 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Dag supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deptford0.5 km
- Greenwich0.5 km
- New Cross Station1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Greenwich DLR Station0.4 km
- Deptford Rail Station0.4 km
- Greenwich DLR Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE83DW · Data under Open Government Licence