Mays Buildings Mews is in London and in Greenwich district. SE10 8HY is located in the Greenwich Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mays Buildings Mews, London, SE10 8HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE10 8PX, SE10 8QB, SE10 8QA, SE10 8HB, SE10 8HG, SE10 8HD, SE10 8RY, SE10 8QE, SE10 8QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE10 8HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.1% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.9% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE10 8HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.1% | 31.9% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 55% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 65.8% | 64.5% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 16.1% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 25% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around SE10 8HY this area, 3.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 74%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 7.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 9.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.5% | 74% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 40.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 87.7% | 85% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 77.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 77.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 77% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 14.4% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 2.2% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mays Buildings Mews was 51.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.9% lower than the Greenwich Creekside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mays Buildings Mews has the 12th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Greenwich Creekside and the 206th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mays Buildings Mews, London, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £985,000 | 1999-10-22 | £4,634,190 |
SE10 8HY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 39 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf Royal Hill , SE10 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 68 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School Creek Road , Greenwich SE10 9RB | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian Primary School Old Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE10 9NY | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Mount Primary School Lewisham Road , SE13 7QP | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidemill Academy 11 Giffin Street , SE8 4RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,127 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 | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 1out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Community 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 | 1,715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,424 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,656 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 5,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 891 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Greenwich Maritime Greenwich Campus , Old Royal Naval College SE10 9LS | - not rated | 933 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildwood Montessori School 10 Greta House , 60 Hardy Road SE3 7PA | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School 27 Vanbrugh Park , London SE3 7AG | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Teas | 76 Royal Hill | 242 yd | |
| The Hill | The Barley Mow, 89 Royal Hill | 259 yd | |
| Royal Hill Cafe | 86 Royal Hill | 268 yd | |
| The Fan Musuem | The Fan Museum, 10 - 12 Crooms Hill | 276 yd | |
| Greenwich Theatre | Greenwich Theatre Crooms Hill | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard 1 | Richard I, 52 - 54 Royal Hill | 205 yd | |
| Ye Olde Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown, 1 Crooms Hill | 227 yd | |
| Prince of Greenwich | The Prince Albert, 72 Royal Hill | 234 yd | |
| Olivers | 9 Nevada Street | 336 yd | |
| The Morden Arms | Morden Arms, 1 Brand Street | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked | 9 Greenwich South Street | 379 yd | |
| Pink Panther Kiosk | 8 King William Walk | 415 yd | |
| H Van/Benugo | Museum Cafe, Royal Museums Greenwich Park Row | 420 yd | |
| Sassy Snax @ The Cabin | 2A Greenwich Church Street | 458 yd | |
| Tea Pot Alley | Kings Arms, 16 King William Walk | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art of Zero Living | 18 Royal Hill | 233 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 231 - 235 Greenwich High Road | 409 yd | |
| Aldi | 243 - 247 Greenwich High Road | 410 yd | |
| Tesco | 308 Creek Road | 624 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 57 Greenwich Church Street | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Ursulas Convent School CROOMS HILL | 131 yd | |
| The Gym (London Cutty Sark) CREEK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| West Greenwich Community Centre GREENWICH HIGH ROAD | 686 yd | |
| Blackheath Park Chesterfield Walk | tennis courts | 706 yd |
| The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre Greenwich | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich Movement) BELLVILLE HOUSE BELLVILLE HOUSE LOVIBOND LANE | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Greenwich Park GREENWICH PARK GREENWICH PARK BLACKHEATH AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 835 yd |
| Beefs & Babes (Greenwich) HORSEFERRY PLACE | health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Arches Leisure Centre (Closed) Trafalgar Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,010 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich) 48 - 80 48 - 80 Greenwich High Road | health and fitness suite | 1,045 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.