Mill Lane is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 4HN is located in the Brockley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 2011-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Lane, London, SE8 4HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 4HP, SE8 4HJ, SE8 4HQ, SE8 4HL, SE8 4HH, SE10 8EA, SE13 7SE, SE8 4PQ, SE8 4HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE8 4HN is primarily male, with 55.6% 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 | 50% | 44.4% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 50% | 55.6% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 4HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.5% 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 | 66.2% | 72.5% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 34.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18% | 19.7% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -24.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 2.4% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) 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 | 52.9% | 57.7% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 31.7% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 0.6% | -4.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 4HN this area, 4.3% 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 64.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 4.3% | -20.9% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 3.8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 4.7% | -15.4% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 19.9% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 64.5% | 38.6% | 33.8% | 30.7% |
| Other | 8.6% | 0.9% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.9% 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 | 6.9% | 1% | -5.9% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 27.6% | 9.4% | -18.2% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.9% | 5.2% | -9.7% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 6.9% | 1.8% | -5.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 31.6% | 50.9% | 19.3% | 81.4% | -30.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 52% 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 | 68.4% | 52% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 16.5% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 17.2% | 8.1% | -9.1% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.2% | 51.9% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 18.5% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 11.9% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 6.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 11.3% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 195.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% higher than the Brockley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Brockley and the 161st highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 404 Distillery Tower, 1 Mill Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-11-22 | £425,282 |
| Flat 605 Distillery Tower, 1 Mill Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2023-09-29 | £283,316 |
| Flat 1102 Distillery Tower, 1 Mill Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-07-31 | £342,559 |
| Flat 804 Distillery Tower, 1 Mill Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £384,000 | 2022-09-28 | £392,736 |
| Flat 1002 Distillery Tower, 1 Mill Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-08-22 | £339,265 |
SE8 4HN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE8 4HN 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 | 231 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidemill Academy 11 Giffin Street , SE8 4RJ | 4out of 4 | 354 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lucas Vale Primary School Thornville Street , SE8 4QB | 2out of 4 | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Albyn Road , Deptford SE8 4ED | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Crossfield Street , Deptford SE8 3PH | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Primary School Ashmead Road , SE8 4DX | 3out of 4 | 660 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 | 282 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 1,844 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 | 2,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,178 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 | 1,463 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,382 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 | 5,342 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 | 664 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 822 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Greenwich Maritime Greenwich Campus , Old Royal Naval College SE10 9LS | - not rated | 1,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed In Partnership | Reed in Partnership Ltd Unit, 1 Washington Building | 116 yd | |
| Jinjiang Chinese Restaurant | JINJIANG CHINESE RESTAURANT, 36 Deptford Broadway | 117 yd | |
| Lazania Tandoori Restaurant & Bar | 37 Deptford Broadway, London | 129 yd | |
| 999 Club Trust T/A 999 Club | 999 Club Trust T/A 999 Club Lady Flo, 21 Deptford Broadway | 144 yd | |
| The Coffee Room | 24 Deptford Broadway, London | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birds Nest | 32 Deptford Church Street, London | 94 yd | |
| Little Faith | G 10, The Artworks, 3 Creekside | 263 yd | |
| Stockton Bar | 2 Deptford High Street, London | 272 yd | |
| MERKUR Slots, | MERKUR Slots, 40 Deptford High Street | 311 yd | |
| Royal Albert | 460 New Cross Road, London | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drip co London ltd | 45 - 47 Deptford Bridge | 116 yd | |
| Viet Anh Pho | 8 Deptford Broadway, London | 180 yd | |
| LFC | 56 Deptford Broadway, London | 214 yd | |
| Tots In London | 10 Tanners Hill, London | 254 yd | |
| Chaconia Caribbean Cuisine | Ground Floor Shop, 26 Deptford High Street | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 30 Blackheath Road | 161 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, Eden House | 264 yd | |
| Dag supermarket | 41 Greenwich High Road | 289 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 5-9 Deptford High Street, London | 322 yd | |
| Embas Express | 483-485 New Cross Road, London | 392 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisham Southwark College (Closed) Deptford Church Street | health and fitness suite | 89 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich) 48 - 80 48 - 80 Greenwich High Road | health and fitness suite | 215 yd |
| Addey And Stanhope School NEW CROSS ROAD | 377 yd | |
| Wavelengths Leisure Centre WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE GIFFIN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 473 yd |
| Tidemill Academy GIFFIN STREET | 515 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich Movement) BELLVILLE HOUSE BELLVILLE HOUSE LOVIBOND LANE | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| West Greenwich Community Centre GREENWICH HIGH ROAD | 646 yd | |
| Goldsmiths College GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE LEWISHAM WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Deptford Green School (Closed) Amersham Vale | health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre Greenwich | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,081 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% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 285.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 273.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.