Grove Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 3LU 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 3LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 5RE, SE8 3LX, SE8 5RD, SE8 3LY, SE8 5DB, SE8 3LS, SE8 3LZ, SE8 5RB, SE8 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE8 3LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 52.3% | 54.7% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 45.3% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 3LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 54% | 60.5% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 20.9% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 43% | 54.7% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 30.7% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 11.2% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 18.1% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 10.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 7.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 45.3% | 22.5% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 16.9% | 2% | -14.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.6% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 11.6% | 5% | -6.6% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 23.8% | 29.5% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 27.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 10.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 43.4% | 32.6% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -48.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 8.4% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
In this area, 51.4% 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 | 56.6% | 51.4% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 12.8% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 15.6% | 15.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 8.3% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 10.1% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56% | 52.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 34.3% | 30.7% | 9.8% | 24.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 4% | -9.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 1.9% | -20.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.2% | 37.2% | -17.0% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Street was 93.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.2% lower than the Deptford average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Grove Street has the 27th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Deptford and the 414th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

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 5 Keppel House Grove Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2015-05-22 | £328,356 |
| Flat 35 Keppel House Grove Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2013-11-15 | £338,371 |
| Flat 17 Keppel House Grove Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2013-09-13 | £225,422 |
| Flat 21 Keppel House Grove Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2012-06-15 | £292,297 |
| Flat 8 Keppel House Grove Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2007-06-26 | £333,548 |
SE8 3LU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 3LU 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 | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 300 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 | 1,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 3,211 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 | 270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Francis Drake Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 2out of 4 | 503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grinling Gibbons Primary School Clyde Street , Deptford SE8 5LW | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School 299 Westferry Road , Millwall E14 3RS | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childeric Primary School Childeric Road , New Cross SE14 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,173 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 | 996 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 3,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,714 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 5,030 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 | 3,127 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,820 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 | 3,983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,510 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 669 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,503 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Potatoes | 166 Evelyn Street, London | 118 yd | |
| Deptford Park Primary School - Nourish Contract | Deptford Park Primary School, Evelyn Street | 253 yd | |
| EAT VIETNAM | 234 Evelyn Street, London | 289 yd | |
| Rough & Ready (DAGE) | 311 Evelyn Street, London | 328 yd | |
| KFC | 150-164 Evelyn Street, London | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse | 195 Evelyn Street, London | 41 yd | |
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 233 yd | |
| The Dog & Bell | Dog And Bell, 116 Prince Street | 692 yd | |
| Sip City | Sip City Lounge, 189 Deptford High Street | 895 yd | |
| Farriers arms | 214 | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Guys/Tucka Burger/Noodle Lady | Rice Guys, Tucka Burger & Noodle Lady, 67 Parkside Business Estate | 111 yd | |
| Ding Ho | Ding Ho Takeaway, 208 Evelyn Street | 229 yd | |
| Phi LAC | 232 Evelyn Street, London | 289 yd | |
| Chicken World | 256 Evelyn Street, London | 289 yd | |
| Papa John's | 236-238 Evelyn Street, London | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| New Cross Sports Arena (Closed) Arklow Road | 693 yd | |
| Deptford Green School (Closed) Amersham Vale | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Deptford Green School EDWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Fordham Park 1-7 1-7 ANGUS STREET | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,034 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.