Douglas Way is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 4AG is located in the Deptford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Douglas Way, London, SE8 4AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 4BY, SE8 4BX, SE8 4AW, SE8 4AY, SE8 4NS, SE8 4BZ, SE8 4LY, SE8 4LZ, SE8 4BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE8 4AG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 48.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.3% | 51.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 4AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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 | 54.3% | 60.9% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 22.1% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 9.5% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 48.7% | 47.7% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 34.7% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 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 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 14.8% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 6.3% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 6.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 12.9% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 54.3% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.7% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.1% 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 | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 0.7% | -5.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 25.2% | 15% | -10.2% | 2.5% | 12.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 7.4% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 40.3% | 52.1% | 11.8% | 81.4% | -29.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 49.3% | 57.8% | 8.5% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 17.4% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 21.1% | 10.5% | -10.6% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Oceania | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.3% | 58.5% | 10.2% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 23.2% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 10.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 2.1% | -25.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Douglas Way was 353.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.3% higher than the Deptford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Douglas Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Deptford and the 53rd highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2B Douglas Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2002-03-08 | £243,194 |
SE8 4AG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Crossfield Street , Deptford SE8 3PH | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grinling Gibbons Primary School Clyde Street , Deptford SE8 5LW | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidemill Academy 11 Giffin Street , SE8 4RJ | 4out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childeric Primary School Childeric Road , New Cross SE14 6DG | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lucas Vale Primary School Thornville Street , SE8 4QB | 2out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 2,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,794 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,025 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,485 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,945 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 690 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 705 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Greenwich Maritime Greenwich Campus , Old Royal Naval College SE10 9LS | - not rated | 2,040 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friends | 2A Douglas Way, London | 2 yd | |
| CAFFA | Albany Centre And Theatre, Douglas Way | 41 yd | |
| Taca Tacos | Arch 12, 4 Market Yard | 52 yd | |
| Hank's | Arch 12, 4 Market Yard | 52 yd | |
| Jars Bar | Arch 6, 4 Market Yard | 70 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Job Centre | 120-122 Deptford High Street, London | 140 yd | |
| MERKUR Slots, | MERKUR Slots, 40 Deptford High Street | 261 yd | |
| Sip City | Sip City Lounge, 189 Deptford High Street | 302 yd | |
| Stockton Bar | 2 Deptford High Street, London | 312 yd | |
| Jazzbourne | Ground Floor, 443 New Cross Road | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALT Craft & Pizza | Unit, 2 St Pauls House, 3 Market Yard | 84 yd | |
| Gobsmack'd | Arch 11, 4 Market Yard | 96 yd | |
| Honey's | 87 Deptford High Street, London | 158 yd | |
| King'z Chicken n Grill | 79 Deptford High Street, London | 158 yd | |
| BYTE Catering | 145 Deptford High Street, London | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 112-114 Deptford High Street, London | 132 yd | |
| Ngoc Hiep Supermarket Ltd | 86 Deptford High Street, London | 142 yd | |
| Housewives Cash and Carry | 101-103 Deptford High Street, London | 158 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 5-9 Deptford High Street, London | 266 yd | |
| Embas Express | 483-485 New Cross Road, London | 309 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tidemill Academy GIFFIN STREET | 207 yd | |
| Wavelengths Leisure Centre WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE GIFFIN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 310 yd |
| Addey And Stanhope School NEW CROSS ROAD | 399 yd | |
| Deptford Green School (Closed) Amersham Vale | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Lewisham Southwark College (Closed) Deptford Church Street | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| New Cross Sports Arena (Closed) Arklow Road | 567 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich) 48 - 80 48 - 80 Greenwich High Road | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Deptford Green School EDWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Fordham Park 1-7 1-7 ANGUS STREET | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Goldsmiths College GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE LEWISHAM WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 757 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.