Douglas Way is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 4BB is located in the Deptford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Douglas Way, London, SE8 4BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 4LZ, SE8 4LX, SE8 4LU, SE8 4BT, SE8 4AY, SE8 4BJ, SE8 4LY, SE8 4AG, SE8 4BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE8 4BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 50.4% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 53.5% | 49.6% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 4BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.8% 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 | 50.4% | 56.8% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 27.7% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 8.5% | 2.9% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 1.9% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 41.8% | 53.7% | 11.9% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 29.3% | -11.1% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10.4% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 23.5% | 17.8% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12.5% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 7.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 41.8% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 12.4% | 2.9% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 8.8% | 1.1% | -7.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 8.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Black African | 25.9% | 23.6% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 21.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 7.5% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 32% | 32.8% | 0.8% | 81.4% | -48.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 7.7% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 47.5% | 51.9% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 11.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 22.6% | 17% | -5.6% | 2.7% | 14.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 10.7% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.5% | 51.7% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 9.8% | 24.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 6.6% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.9% | 2.6% | -24.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 17.5% | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Douglas Way was 154.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% lower than the Deptford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Douglas Way has the 30th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Deptford and the 227th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 12 Addey House Douglas Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,914 | 2022-04-22 | £144,235 |
| Flat 12 Addey House Douglas Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-05-22 | £396,485 |
| Flat 14 Addey House Douglas Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2015-02-27 | £382,691 |
| Flat 18 Addey House Douglas Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2014-07-25 | £304,506 |
| Flat 15 Addey House Douglas Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £263,500 | 2014-06-06 | £357,633 |
SE8 4BB area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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 4BB 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 | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | - not rated | 621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisham Bridge Primary School Stanley Street , New Cross SE8 4BL | - not rated | 180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Crossfield Street , Deptford SE8 3PH | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidemill Academy 11 Giffin Street , SE8 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidemill Primary School Frankham Street , SE8 4RN | - not rated | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grinling Gibbons Primary School Clyde Street , Deptford SE8 5LW | 3out of 4 | 452 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 | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Telegraph Hill School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatcham Wood School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,366 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,866 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 | 1,966 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,757 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,412 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,412 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 648 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 713 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 752 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friends | 2A Douglas Way, London | 130 yd | |
| CAFFA | Albany Centre And Theatre, Douglas Way | 152 yd | |
| Taca Tacos | Arch 12, 4 Market Yard | 175 yd | |
| Hank's | Arch 12, 4 Market Yard | 175 yd | |
| Lomond Coffee | Arch, 7 Market Yard | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jazzbourne | Ground Floor, 443 New Cross Road | 251 yd | |
| The Job Centre | 120-122 Deptford High Street, London | 266 yd | |
| MERKUR Slots, | MERKUR Slots, 40 Deptford High Street | 338 yd | |
| Sip City | Sip City Lounge, 189 Deptford High Street | 366 yd | |
| Walpole Pub Kitchen | Rooms 401 B To G Forth Floor, Axo Student, 403-407 New Cross Road | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobsmack'd | Arch 11, 4 Market Yard | 195 yd | |
| SALT Craft & Pizza | Unit, 2 St Pauls House, 3 Market Yard | 213 yd | |
| Honey's | 87 Deptford High Street, London | 255 yd | |
| King'z Chicken n Grill | 79 Deptford High Street, London | 255 yd | |
| BYTE Catering | 145 Deptford High Street, London | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housewives Cash and Carry | 101-103 Deptford High Street, London | 255 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 112-114 Deptford High Street, London | 260 yd | |
| Ngoc Hiep Supermarket Ltd | 86 Deptford High Street, London | 264 yd | |
| Embas Express | 483-485 New Cross Road, London | 316 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 5-9 Deptford High Street, London | 327 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tidemill Academy GIFFIN STREET | 337 yd | |
| Deptford Green School (Closed) Amersham Vale | health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| Addey And Stanhope School NEW CROSS ROAD | 399 yd | |
| Wavelengths Leisure Centre WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE GIFFIN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 440 yd |
| New Cross Sports Arena (Closed) Arklow Road | 468 yd | |
| Deptford Green School EDWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Fordham Park 1-7 1-7 ANGUS STREET | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Lewisham Southwark College (Closed) Deptford Church Street | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Goldsmiths College GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE LEWISHAM WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich) 48 - 80 48 - 80 Greenwich High Road | health and fitness suite | 726 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.