SE8 3DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mary Ann Gardens, 0.7km from Deptford in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Deptford ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE8 3DP is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £573k, up 16.6% 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 3DP are sourced from Output Area E00016429 (shared with 186 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARY ANN GARDENS, SE8 3DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARY ANN GARDENS, SE8 3DP.
244
43
£ 44,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE8 3DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 37% social renting, SE8 3DP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 16.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE8 3DP. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 610,000
11 sales · Mean £ 633,836
Flat
£ 317,000
1 sales · Mean £ 317,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE8 3DP is above average at 96 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
Grinling Gibbons Primary School
Tidemill Academy
Addey and Stanhope School
Clyde Nursery School.
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Childeric Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
128 nearby- COSTA COFFEE0.9 km
- Crumble Mania0.8 km
- New Cross Road Baptist Church0.7 km
- The Copper Tea1.0 km
- Aloosh0.7 km
- + 123 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- New Cross House1.0 km
- SAA - Venue Club0.9 km
- Ashburnham Arms0.9 km
- CROWN0.6 km
- Little Faith0.5 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Convenience Store0.7 km
- Goldsmith Wine0.9 km
- Green Onions Health food & Records0.9 km
- My Butcher Cash & Carry Ltd0.4 km
- Golden Vineyard0.7 km
- + 71 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Chick Chicken1.0 km
- New Cross Fish & Bar0.7 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Square Pizza0.8 km
- LFC0.6 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Greenwich Travelodge0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Novotel London Greenwich0.8 km
- Travelodge London Greenwich0.7 km
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.2 km
- Dag supermarket0.6 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deptford0.2 km
- New Cross Station0.7 km
- Greenwich0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Deptford Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE83DP · Data under Open Government Licence