Sparta Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE10 8DY is located in the Blackheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sparta Street, London, SE10 8DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE10 8DU, SE10 8DX, SE10 8GF, SE10 8DN, SE10 8EN, SE10 8GE, SE10 8DT, SE10 8FP, SE13 7QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE10 8DY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.7% | 52.1% | 7.4% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 55.3% | 47.9% | -7.4% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE10 8DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50% | 61.8% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.4% | 27% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 0.7% | -7.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 6.4% | -9.2% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.3% | 53.4% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 31.9% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 16% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 10% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 13.4% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 49.1% | 26.4% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 7.8% | 0% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 6.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 35.7% | 23.9% | -11.8% | 2.5% | 21.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 8.3% |
| Other Black | 10.6% | 7.1% | -3.5% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 19.6% | 33.2% | 13.6% | 81.4% | -48.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 58.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.7% | 58.6% | 11.9% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 33.7% | 12.9% | -20.8% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 11% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 9.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.7% | 58.6% | 12.9% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 26.8% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.6% | 1.6% | -14.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.1% | 6% | -23.1% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sparta Street was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.4% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sparta Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Blackheath and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 21 Landale Court Sparta Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2007-08-24 | £186,870 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE10 8DY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Mount Primary School Lewisham Road , SE13 7QP | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Albyn Road , Deptford SE8 4ED | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf Royal Hill , SE10 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Primary School Ashmead Road , SE8 4DX | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidemill Academy 11 Giffin Street , SE8 4RJ | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 892 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Greenwich Maritime Greenwich Campus , Old Royal Naval College SE10 9LS | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUAGGY CAFE | 1 Copperwood Place, London | 54 yd | |
| Quaggy Over 60'S Lunch Club | Quaggy over 60s Lunch Club, 1 Copperwood Place | 54 yd | |
| Hot Pot Cafe | 13 Lewisham Road | 97 yd | |
| Yummy Fingers | 25 Plumbridge Street | 115 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 110C Blackheath Road | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George & Dragon | George And Dragon, 2 Blackheath Hill | 124 yd | |
| The Graduate | The Graduate, 107 - 109 Blackheath Road | 173 yd | |
| Guildford Arms | Guildford Arms, 55 Guildford Grove | 296 yd | |
| Ashburnham Arms | Ashburnham Arms, 25 Ashburnham Grove | 469 yd | |
| The Morden Arms | Morden Arms, 1 Brand Street | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Fish | 33 Lewisham Road | 76 yd | |
| Uncle Sam | 31 Lewisham Road | 78 yd | |
| Happy Sushi | 25 Lewisham Road | 85 yd | |
| G Bless Bakery | 25 Plumbridge Street | 115 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 13 Blackheath Hill | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 30 Blackheath Road | 554 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 290-290a Lewisham Road | 581 yd | |
| Dag supermarket | 41 Greenwich High Road | 606 yd | |
| Art of Zero Living | 18 Royal Hill | 737 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Unit 1 and 2, Thurston Point | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich) 48 - 80 48 - 80 Greenwich High Road | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| West Greenwich Community Centre GREENWICH HIGH ROAD | 665 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich Movement) BELLVILLE HOUSE BELLVILLE HOUSE LOVIBOND LANE | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| St Ursulas Convent School CROOMS HILL | 758 yd | |
| Lewisham Southwark College (Closed) Deptford Church Street | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| The Gym (London Lewisham) LOAMPIT VALE | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Glass Mill Leisure Centre Loampit Vale | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 943 yd |
| Wavelengths Leisure Centre WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE GIFFIN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,009 yd |
| Blackheath Park Chesterfield Walk | tennis courts | 1,017 yd |
| Prendergast Vale ELMIRA STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,026 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.