Reaston Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE14 5FT is located in the New Cross Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 2015-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Reaston Street, London, SE14 5FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE14 5EP, SE14 5FW, SE14 5DT, SE14 5EF, SE14 5DX, SE14 5DR, SE14 5FD, SE14 5DU, SE14 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE14 5FT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 47.8% | 55% | 7.2% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 52.2% | 45% | -7.2% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 SE14 5FT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.3% 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 | 58.9% | 65.3% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 27.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 24.3% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 50.4% | 52.9% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 32.7% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 9% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 10.7% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 13.8% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 18.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40% | 44.8% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.4% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 21.4% | 24.8% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 22.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 10.6% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 9.6% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 53.1% | 35.2% | -17.9% | 81.4% | -46.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 65.6% | 60.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 12.9% | 14.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 61.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 26.2% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 8.8% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 2% | -6.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 1.8% | -18.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reaston Street was 32.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.6% lower than the Deptford average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Reaston Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Deptford and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat D 98 Reaston Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,250 | 2023-08-14 | £139,642 |
| Flat N 98 Reaston Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-01-17 | £426,275 |
| Flat A 98 Reaston Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,750 | 2022-08-25 | £192,299 |
| Flat E 98 Reaston Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-12-22 | £177,061 |
| Flat K 98 Reaston Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2019-06-05 | £157,187 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE14 5FT 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 | 123 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 26 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monson Primary School Hunsdon Road , SE14 5RD | - not rated | 280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary Hunsdon Road , SE14 5RD | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kender Primary School Kender Street , New Cross SE14 5JA | - not rated | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Tustin Estate , Manor Grove SE15 1EF | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilderton Primary School Varcoe Road , SE16 3LA | - not rated | 880 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers Askes School Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY | - not rated | 905 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,471 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 | 3,111 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,111 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,863 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service Plus (Sils+) 18 St Mary's Road , Southwark SE15 2DW | - not rated | 837 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Support Centre 18 St Mary's Road , SE15 2DW | - not rated | 846 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark Irish Pensioners Project | ALL SAINTS CHURCH & COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 New Cross Road | 233 yd | |
| Exclusive Restaurant and Bar | 905 Old Kent Road, London | 278 yd | |
| Corner | 117 New Cross Road, London | 286 yd | |
| Phona | Pho Na, Ground Floor Unit | 301 yd | |
| Old Library Bar | Community Music, 116-118 New Cross Road | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The windsor | Breffini Arms, 888 | 292 yd | |
| Five Bells | 155 New Cross Road, London | 336 yd | |
| Asylum tavern | 40-42 | 696 yd | |
| White men cant jerk | 107-109 | 698 yd | |
| The Rose Inn | 272 New Cross Road, London | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys | 901 Old Kent Road, London | 296 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 124 New Cross Road, London | 324 yd | |
| Smokey Jerk Limited | 158 New Cross Road, London | 324 yd | |
| Catania Pizzeria, Shake Stack and Burger City | 98 New Cross Road, London | 324 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 92 New Cross Road, London | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury PLC | Sainsbury's, Sainsbury New Cross Gate Retail Park | 597 yd | |
| Lidl uk gmbh | 760 | 750 yd | |
| Tesco | 151-155 | 768 yd | |
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH MONSON ROAD | 214 yd | |
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 941 yd | |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 989 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Fordham Park 1-7 1-7 ANGUS STREET | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Deptford Green School EDWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,085 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.