Briant Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE14 5HT is located in the Telegraph Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Briant Street, London, SE14 5HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE14 5HU, SE14 5HP, SE14 5HX, SE14 5JE, SE14 5DW, SE14 5DP, SE14 5HY, SE14 5BD, SE14 5DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE14 5HT is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.9% | 46.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 55.1% | 53.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 5HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.1% 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 | 56.6% | 67.1% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 29.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 22.7% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 5.3% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (88%) 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 | 51.6% | 55.5% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12% | 8.5% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 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.
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 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 14.4% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10.5% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 9.6% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 47.2% | 18.9% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 15.5% | 1.7% | -13.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.8% 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 | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 31.1% | 21.1% | -10.0% | 2.5% | 18.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.1% | 8.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 7.5% |
| Other Black | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 33.9% | 40.8% | 6.9% | 81.4% | -40.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, just 48.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.5% | 48.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 16.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 20.1% | 13.4% | -6.7% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 4.2% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.2% | 14.8% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 13.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.5% | 48.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 22.5% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 13.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 12% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 3.9% | -18.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 7.4% | 0.4% | 7.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briant Street was 67.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.7% lower than the Telegraph Hill average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Briant Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Telegraph Hill and the 289th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% 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 Gerrard House Briant Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-03-31 | £237,295 |
| Flat 21 Gerrard House Briant Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-03-29 | £193,944 |
| Flat 21 Gerrard House Briant Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2008-01-11 | £222,440 |
| Flat 25 Gerrard House Briant Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2004-12-15 | £148,966 |
SE14 5HT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE14 5HT 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 | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kender Primary School Kender Street , New Cross SE14 5JA | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Temple Grove Hunsdon Road , SE14 5RD | - not rated | 489 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Tustin Estate , Manor Grove SE15 1EF | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmund Waller Primary School Waller Road , SE14 5LY | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Primary School Woods Road , SE15 2SW | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,034 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 5,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 5,119 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 5,393 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 | 3,127 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,786 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,196 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Garden School 41 Bellenden Road , SE15 5BB | 4out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Library Bar | Community Music, 116-118 New Cross Road | 140 yd | |
| Southwark Irish Pensioners Project | ALL SAINTS CHURCH & COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 New Cross Road | 151 yd | |
| Corner | 117 New Cross Road, London | 151 yd | |
| Lit Shisha Bar & Restaurant | 136 New Cross Road, London | 161 yd | |
| Nims Kitchen | 127 New Cross Road, London | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Bells | 155 New Cross Road, London | 199 yd | |
| The windsor | Breffini Arms, 888 | 360 yd | |
| The Rose Inn | 272 New Cross Road, London | 610 yd | |
| The beer rebellion | 129 | 686 yd | |
| Asylum tavern | 40-42 | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | 124 New Cross Road, London | 161 yd | |
| Smokey Jerk Limited | 158 New Cross Road, London | 161 yd | |
| Catania Pizzeria, Shake Stack and Burger City | 98 New Cross Road, London | 161 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 92 New Cross Road, London | 161 yd | |
| Happy Inn | 131 New Cross Road, London | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury PLC | Sainsbury's, Sainsbury New Cross Gate Retail Park | 582 yd | |
| Tesco | 151-155 | 643 yd | |
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 787 yd | |
| Lidl uk gmbh | 760 | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH MONSON ROAD | 309 yd | |
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 823 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 877 yd | |
| Fordham Park 1-7 1-7 ANGUS STREET | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Deptford Green School EDWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,092 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 | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.