Capstan Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 3PU is located in the Evelyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Capstan Road, London, SE8 3PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 3RE, SE8 3PY, SE8 3PP, SE8 3RG, SE8 3RD, SE8 3RF, SE8 3PZ, SE16 7UX, SE8 3PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE8 3PU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 41.5% | 54.6% | 13.1% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 58.5% | 45.4% | -13.1% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 3PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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 | 59.4% | 60.1% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 26.6% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 56.1% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 28.2% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 8.5% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 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 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 12.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 11.1% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 49.4% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 9.5% | 4.2% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.8% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 8.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 59.6% | 45.8% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -35.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 16.4% | 15.3% | 1.6% | 14.8% |
In this area, 50.4% 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 | 58.5% | 50.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 15.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.8% | 17.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 7.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57% | 50.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 32.3% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 22.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 6.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.8% | 2.8% | -19.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Capstan Road was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% lower than the Evelyn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Capstan Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Evelyn and the 330th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 29 William House Capstan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-03-25 | £337,978 |
| Flat 57 William House Capstan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-09-07 | £321,849 |
| Flat 29 William House Capstan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,750 | 2014-11-10 | £386,844 |
| Flat 29 William House Capstan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2013-05-13 | £371,481 |
| Flat 47 William House Capstan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2012-06-19 | £407,580 |
| Full-Time Employee | 165 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 934 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 | 1,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,057 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 | 561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School 299 Westferry Road , Millwall E14 3RS | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Oaks Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 2out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,225 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,146 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 | 3,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,302 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,671 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,226 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 | 668 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,336 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough Way Deli | Unit C And D, Cadmus Court | 308 yd | |
| Grove Cafe | Gove Cafe, Community Action Centre 2000 | 341 yd | |
| Plough Way Cafe | Unit 1, Seafarer Way | 364 yd | |
| The Pear Tree @ Greenland Place | Unit D, Copenhagen Court | 395 yd | |
| Wolfys Bar | Unit Q, Nyland Court | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 500 yd | |
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 607 yd | |
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 620 yd | |
| Black Horse | 195 Evelyn Street, London | 764 yd | |
| Farriers arms | 214 | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie's thai kitchen | 95 | 625 yd | |
| Fortune chinese restaurant | 91 | 625 yd | |
| Junior Adventures Group | Arnhem Wharf Primary School, 1 Arnhem Place | 669 yd | |
| Stacked burgers ltd | 23 Custom House Reach | 718 yd | |
| Reef Kitchens | Thames Circle | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 488 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 885 yd |
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,021 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 80.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.