Grove Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 3LP 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 Grove Street, London, SE8 3LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 3LR, SE8 3LW, SE8 5RB, SE8 3NA, SE8 3LS, SE8 3LZ, SE8 5PP, SE8 5BZ, SE8 5RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE8 3LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.7% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 3LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% 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 | 44.2% | 56.5% | 12.3% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 24.2% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 2.7% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 45.6% | 50.3% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33.8% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 10.5% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 23.8% | 20.4% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 15% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 37.3% | 16.5% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 13.2% | 1.5% | -11.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.8% 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 | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 27.4% | 38.7% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 36.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.4% | 6% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 5.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 7.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 5% | 1.2% | -3.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 30.6% | 19.8% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -61.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 56.5% 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 | 52.6% | 56.5% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 18.8% | 17.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 14.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 9.2% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.5% | 56.9% | 5.4% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 34.4% | 30.3% | 9.8% | 24.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 3.9% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.6% | 1.5% | -26.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 5.1% | 0.4% | 4.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21% | 37.2% | -16.2% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Street was 279.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% higher than the Deptford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grove Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Deptford and the 78th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 202.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 23 Grafton House Grove Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-06-30 | £381,081 |
| Flat 14 Grafton House Grove Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2011-12-02 | £214,622 |
| Flat 25 Grafton House Grove Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2009-09-21 | £250,484 |
| Flat 23 Grafton House Grove Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2006-07-26 | £293,980 |
| Flat 23 Grafton House Grove Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2003-06-10 | £324,628 |
SE8 3LP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE8 3LP 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 | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 131 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 | 942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grinling Gibbons Primary School Clyde Street , Deptford SE8 5LW | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Francis Drake Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 2out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Crossfield Street , Deptford SE8 3PH | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childeric Primary School Childeric Road , New Cross SE14 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,527 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 5,112 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,946 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,357 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,480 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 657 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAT VIETNAM | 234 Evelyn Street, London | 122 yd | |
| Mr Potatoes | 166 Evelyn Street, London | 139 yd | |
| Rough & Ready (DAGE) | 311 Evelyn Street, London | 142 yd | |
| Lilly ViveLiving | Unit, 3, 82-84 Childers Street | 380 yd | |
| Deptford Park Primary School - Nourish Contract | Deptford Park Primary School, Evelyn Street | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse | 195 Evelyn Street, London | 173 yd | |
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 404 yd | |
| The Dog & Bell | Dog And Bell, 116 Prince Street | 521 yd | |
| Sip City | Sip City Lounge, 189 Deptford High Street | 709 yd | |
| The Job Centre | 120-122 Deptford High Street, London | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ding Ho | Ding Ho Takeaway, 208 Evelyn Street | 89 yd | |
| Phi LAC | 232 Evelyn Street, London | 122 yd | |
| Chicken World | 256 Evelyn Street, London | 122 yd | |
| Papa John's | 236-238 Evelyn Street, London | 122 yd | |
| Welcome Inn Fish Bar | 206 Evelyn Street, London | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit B, Theatro Tower Creek Road | 930 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 112-114 Deptford High Street, London | 940 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 - 14 Creek Road | 968 yd | |
| Ngoc Hiep Supermarket Ltd | 86 Deptford High Street, London | 1,031 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| New Cross Sports Arena (Closed) Arklow Road | 566 yd | |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Deptford Green School (Closed) Amersham Vale | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Deptford Green School EDWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| Fordham Park 1-7 1-7 ANGUS STREET | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Tidemill Academy GIFFIN STREET | 989 yd | |
| Wavelengths Leisure Centre WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE GIFFIN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,073 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 | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.