Capstan Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 3RE is located in the Evelyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 2003-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Capstan Road, London, SE8 3RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 3RD, SE8 3RG, SE8 3PU, SE8 3RF, SE8 3PY, SE16 7UX, SE8 3PZ, SE8 3PP, SE8 3PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE8 3RE, 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 3RE, 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 19.2% lower than the Evelyn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Capstan Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Evelyn and the 329th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Capstan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-09-24 | £711,457 |
| 4 Capstan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2012-07-06 | £802,139 |
| 6 Capstan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2007-02-22 | £719,388 |
| 2 Capstan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2003-05-01 | £1,072,500 |
| 8 Capstan Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2002-11-26 | £1,109,429 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,037 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 | 1,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,895 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 | 3,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,106 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 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School 299 Westferry Road , Millwall E14 3RS | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Francis Drake Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 2out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 2,162 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 | 2,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,332 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 5,148 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,808 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,264 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 | 595 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,510 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 | 310 yd | |
| Plough Way Cafe | Unit 1, Seafarer Way | 366 yd | |
| Grove Cafe | Gove Cafe, Community Action Centre 2000 | 374 yd | |
| The Pear Tree @ Greenland Place | Unit D, Copenhagen Court | 402 yd | |
| Wolfys Bar | Unit Q, Nyland Court | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 536 yd | |
| Ship & whale public house | 2 | 571 yd | |
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 595 yd | |
| Farriers arms | 214 | 777 yd | |
| Black Horse | 195 Evelyn Street, London | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie's thai kitchen | 95 | 589 yd | |
| Fortune chinese restaurant | 91 | 589 yd | |
| Junior Adventures Group | Arnhem Wharf Primary School, 1 Arnhem Place | 649 yd | |
| Stacked burgers ltd | 23 Custom House Reach | 682 yd | |
| Reef Kitchens | Thames Circle | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 486 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 849 yd |
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,004 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.