SE8 3DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Deptford in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Deptford ward and the Lewisham, Deptford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE8 3DS 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 3DS are sourced from Output Area E00016429 (shared with 186 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE8 3DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE8 3DS.
244
43
£ 44,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE8 3DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in SE8 3DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 43-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 3DS. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE8 3DS is above average at 107 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre
Tidemill Academy
Grinling Gibbons Primary School
Addey and Stanhope School
St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Lucas Vale Primary School
Clyde Nursery School.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Jack the Chipper1.0 km
- Lucky Peach Ltd0.7 km
- London Naru0.6 km
- Mikos Gyros0.5 km
- Soul Banquet0.5 km
- + 52 more
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Davy & Co Ltd0.7 km
- Greenwich Post Office1.0 km
- K.S. Supermarket0.8 km
- Meridian Pharmacy Ltd1.0 km
- Moo Mang Mee0.5 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Novotel London Greenwich0.8 km
- Travelodge London Greenwich0.6 km
- Greenwich Travelodge0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- The Sail Loft0.8 km
- New Cross House1.0 km
- SAA - Venue Club0.9 km
- Crystals0.9 km
- The Dog & Bell0.4 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
135 nearby- 18Grams0.7 km
- 300 Restaurant and Lounge Ltd0.9 km
- G-West Cafe0.6 km
- La Penya0.8 km
- Pho City0.9 km
- + 130 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deptford0.2 km
- New Cross Station0.7 km
- Greenwich0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Deptford Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE83DS · Data under Open Government Licence