Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

CREEKSIDE, SE8 3DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CREEKSIDE, SE8 3DW.

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Population

212

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 52,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British29.4%
Asian / British Asian24.6%
Black / African / Caribbean28.4%
Other / Mixed17.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 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.

Violence and sexual offences276
Anti-social behaviour217
Shoplifting129
Other theft69
Public order69

school Local Schools

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Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding166 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.3 km
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Tidemill Academy

Good450 pupils0.4 km
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Grinling Gibbons Primary School

Good229 pupils0.6 km
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St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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Addey and Stanhope School

Good594 pupils0.7 km
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James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf

Good791 pupils0.9 km
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Harbinger Primary School

Requires Improvement310 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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

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
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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
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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