Tidemill Way is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 4BF is located in the Deptford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 2012-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tidemill Way, London, SE8 4BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 4NT, SE8 4BW, SE8 4RJ, SE8 4NP, SE8 4RH, SE8 4SE, SE8 3DY, SE8 4SD, SE8 4NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE8 4BF is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 51.2% | 45.5% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 54.5% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 4BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72% 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 | 59.9% | 72% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 34.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 18.2% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -26.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 49.9% | 54.1% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 37.2% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SE8 4BF this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 68.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 8.4% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 3.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 4.7% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 10.7% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 68.2% | 29.7% | 33.8% | 34.4% |
| Other | 10.2% | 2.8% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 12.5% | 6.3% | -6.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 0.4% | -4.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 2.1% | -5.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 11.6% | 7.1% | -4.5% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 41.4% | 65.8% | 24.4% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 56% 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 | 51.9% | 56% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 21.6% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 4.6% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.5% | 7.5% | -12.0% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51% | 56% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 22% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 9.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 9.1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 3.3% | -18.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 6.1% | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.6% | 37.2% | 20.4% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tidemill Way was 379.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 128.6% higher than the Deptford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tidemill Way has the 7th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Deptford and the 44th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.1%.

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 28 22 Tidemill Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £201,600 | 2023-11-07 | £208,244 |
| Flat 34 22 Tidemill Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £114,375 | 2020-02-07 | £121,138 |
| Flat 36 22 Tidemill Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £457,500 | 2019-02-08 | £494,475 |
| Flat 29 22 Tidemill Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2017-03-17 | £225,132 |
| Flat 33 22 Tidemill Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,500 | 2014-10-29 | £141,149 |
SE8 4BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | - not rated | 364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,080 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 | 102 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidemill Academy 11 Giffin Street , SE8 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 123 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidemill Primary School Frankham Street , SE8 4RN | - not rated | 161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grinling Gibbons Primary School Clyde Street , Deptford SE8 5LW | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lewisham Bridge Primary School Stanley Street , New Cross SE8 4BL | - not rated | 551 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 | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 2out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,719 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 | 1,879 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 333 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 417 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 417 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 992 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Independant School 6 Melba Way , Off John Penn Road SE13 7QY | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Contract Catering Ltd | St Josephs Roman Catholic School, Crossfield Street | 38 yd | |
| BUSTER MANTIS | Buster Mantis, Unit, 3-4 | 41 yd | |
| Gin & Beer Ltd | Unit, 2, 50 Resolution Way | 41 yd | |
| Kilig LDN Ltd | Unit, 2, 50 Resolution Way | 41 yd | |
| Tidemill Academy | 11 Giffin Street, London | 49 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Job Centre | 120-122 Deptford High Street, London | 117 yd | |
| Sip City | Sip City Lounge, 189 Deptford High Street | 284 yd | |
| Little Faith | G 10, The Artworks, 3 Creekside | 298 yd | |
| MERKUR Slots, | MERKUR Slots, 40 Deptford High Street | 312 yd | |
| Stockton Bar | 2 Deptford High Street, London | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALT Craft & Pizza | Unit, 2 St Pauls House, 3 Market Yard | 168 yd | |
| BYTE Catering | 145 Deptford High Street, London | 186 yd | |
| Gobsmack'd | Arch 11, 4 Market Yard | 207 yd | |
| Honey's | 87 Deptford High Street, London | 238 yd | |
| King'z Chicken n Grill | 79 Deptford High Street, London | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 112-114 Deptford High Street, London | 122 yd | |
| Ngoc Hiep Supermarket Ltd | 86 Deptford High Street, London | 165 yd | |
| Housewives Cash and Carry | 101-103 Deptford High Street, London | 238 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit B, Theatro Tower Creek Road | 317 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 5-9 Deptford High Street, London | 348 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tidemill Academy GIFFIN STREET | 47 yd | |
| Wavelengths Leisure Centre WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE GIFFIN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 82 yd |
| Lewisham Southwark College (Closed) Deptford Church Street | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich) 48 - 80 48 - 80 Greenwich High Road | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Addey And Stanhope School NEW CROSS ROAD | 538 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich Movement) BELLVILLE HOUSE BELLVILLE HOUSE LOVIBOND LANE | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| West Greenwich Community Centre GREENWICH HIGH ROAD | 627 yd | |
| Deptford Green School (Closed) Amersham Vale | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| New Cross Sports Arena (Closed) Arklow Road | 763 yd | |
| The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre Greenwich | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 832 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 | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.