The Colonnade is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 3AY is located in the Evelyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Colonnade, London, SE8 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 3AT, SE8 3AU, SE8 3AS, SE8 3PW, SE8 3QY, SE8 3QE, SE8 3QD, SE8 3PP, SE8 3QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE8 3AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 SE8 3AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62% 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 | 59.1% | 62% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 24.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 27% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 1.7% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 41.9% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 38.9% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 23.1% | 5.4% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 5% | -11.7% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.2% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 37.4% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 18% | 18.1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 15.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 11% | 9.1% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 8.1% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 50.6% | 46.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -34.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 72.9% | 61.3% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 9.8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 11% | 13.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 10.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 62% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 27% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 2.7% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Colonnade was 241.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 121.2% higher than the Evelyn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Colonnade has the 5th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Evelyn and the 113th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Colonnade, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-12-20 | £252,518 |
| 8 The Colonnade, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-06-26 | £216,698 |
| 5 The Colonnade, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2015-05-28 | £547,249 |
| 7 The Colonnade, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2011-04-08 | £231,654 |
| 3 The Colonnade, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,500 | 2000-08-30 | £270,038 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 741 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 | 1,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford Park Primary School Evelyn Street , SE8 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School 299 Westferry Road , Millwall E14 3RS | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Oaks Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbinger Primary School Cahir Street , E14 3QP | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 2out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,499 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,499 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 618 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Cafe | Gove Cafe, Community Action Centre 2000 | 160 yd | |
| Plough Way Deli | Unit C And D, Cadmus Court | 343 yd | |
| Deptford Park Primary School - Nourish Contract | Deptford Park Primary School, Evelyn Street | 372 yd | |
| The Pear Tree @ Greenland Place | Unit D, Copenhagen Court | 389 yd | |
| Plough Way Cafe | Unit 1, Seafarer Way | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 307 yd | |
| Black Horse | 195 Evelyn Street, London | 571 yd | |
| Farriers arms | 214 | 741 yd | |
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 754 yd | |
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Guys/Tucka Burger/Noodle Lady | Rice Guys, Tucka Burger & Noodle Lady, 67 Parkside Business Estate | 571 yd | |
| Real china | 218 | 746 yd | |
| Lucky horse | 208 | 746 yd | |
| Ding Ho | Ding Ho Takeaway, 208 Evelyn Street | 752 yd | |
| Harvey's pitta | 5 | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 521 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,074 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.