Friendly Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 4DT is located in the Brockley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Friendly Street, London, SE8 4DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 4DS, SE8 4DX, SE8 4QH, SE8 4DY, SE4 1UY, SE8 4QJ, SE4 1XF, SE4 1UU, SE4 1US.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE8 4DT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.3% | 50.5% | -7.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 41.7% | 49.5% | 7.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 4DT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 61.5% | 47.1% | -14.4% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 42.5% | 16.9% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 49.7% | 46.3% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 33.6% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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.
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 55%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 16.1% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 5% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 5.8% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 12.4% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47% | 55% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 21.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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 | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 2.1% | -3.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 10.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 9.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 68.5% | 64.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 77.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 77.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 8.5% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 76.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 18.5% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 0.3% | -13.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.1% | 37.2% | 22.9% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friendly Street was 123.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.0% higher than the Brockley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Friendly Street has the 34th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Brockley and the 309th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Friendly Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2020-01-05 | £829,577 |
| 5 Friendly Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £694,000 | 2019-07-26 | £842,085 |
| 3 - 5 Friendly Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2019-01-11 | £1,390,224 |
| 2 Friendly Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2016-03-18 | £913,829 |
| 2 Friendly Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2002-02-08 | £837,704 |
SE8 4DT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 39 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 1,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Vale Primary School Thornville Street , SE8 4QB | 2out of 4 | 114 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myatt Garden Primary School Rokeby Road , Brockley SE4 1DF | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Albyn Road , Deptford SE8 4ED | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Primary School Ashmead Road , SE8 4DX | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School St James's , New Cross SE14 6AD | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,141 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,684 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 | 1,274 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 650 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meze Mangal Restaurant | Flat Above, 245 Lewisham Way | 96 yd | |
| The Vale Boulangerie | The Vale Way 209, 209 Lewisham Way | 133 yd | |
| Dr.Noodle | 187 Lewisham Way, London | 137 yd | |
| Ana's Home Cooking Ltd | 247A Lewisham Way, London | 172 yd | |
| Roni's | 50 Friendly Street, London | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Lounge Ltd | Ground Floor Unit, 199-201 Lewisham Way | 94 yd | |
| The Royal George | 85 Tanners Hill, London | 223 yd | |
| Brookmill Pub | The Brookmill Pub, 65 Cranbrook Road | 377 yd | |
| The Talbot | 2 Tyrwhitt Road, London | 446 yd | |
| Royal Standard Pub | Royal Standard, 86 Tanners Hill | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 185 Lewisham Way, London | 137 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 193 Lewisham Way, London | 137 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Pizza Hut Delivery (Ground Floor), Ground Floor Unit | 155 yd | |
| Mr Wings | 114 Lewisham Way, London | 337 yd | |
| Jasmine Garden/Grill Planet/Red Planet Pizza | 127 Lewisham Way, London | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 215-223 Lewisham Way, London | 158 yd | |
| Embas Express | 483-485 New Cross Road, London | 612 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 30 Blackheath Road | 631 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, Eden House | 650 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 5-9 Deptford High Street, London | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Addey And Stanhope School NEW CROSS ROAD | 524 yd | |
| Lewisham Southwark College (Closed) Deptford Church Street | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich) 48 - 80 48 - 80 Greenwich High Road | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Goldsmiths College GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE LEWISHAM WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Tidemill Academy GIFFIN STREET | 973 yd | |
| Wavelengths Leisure Centre WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE GIFFIN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 974 yd |
| The Gym (London Lewisham) LOAMPIT VALE | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.