Brookmill Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 4HU 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 Brookmill Road, London, SE8 4HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 4JD, SE13 7RD, SE13 7QE, SE8 4HY, SE8 4JP, SE13 7RT, SE8 4EJ, SE13 7QG, SE8 4JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE8 4HU 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 | 40.3% | 50.5% | 10.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 59.7% | 49.5% | -10.2% | 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 4HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.6% 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 | 55.1% | 64.6% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 26.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 22.6% | -17.0% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (95.8%) 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 | 61.6% | 67.8% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 19.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 28% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 4HU this area, 7.2% 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 74.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.9% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.3% | 74.4% | -3.9% | 33.8% | 40.6% |
| Other | 9.2% | 0% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 20.8% | 15.9% | -4.9% | 3.1% | 12.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 62% | 57.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -23.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 36.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.4% | 36.5% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -46.7% |
| European Union | 15.7% | 25.1% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 19.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.1% | 24.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 18.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 42.1% | 37.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| 10+ Years | 13% | 20.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.9% | 19.5% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 16.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.7% | 12.6% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.5% | 76.7% | -27.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 9.3% | 0.6% | 8.7% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 11.6% | 1.2% | 10.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 12.3% | 1.7% | 10.6% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookmill Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brockley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Brookmill Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £583,468 | 2008-11-26 | £1,408,927 |
| 29 Brookmill Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2003-02-21 | £731,956 |
| 35 Brookmill Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2002-02-15 | £804,056 |
| 27 Brookmill Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 1999-05-17 | £914,018 |
| 27 Brookmill Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1999-01-15 | £562,594 |
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Albyn Road , Deptford SE8 4ED | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lucas Vale Primary School Thornville Street , SE8 4QB | 2out of 4 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Primary School Ashmead Road , SE8 4DX | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidemill Academy 11 Giffin Street , SE8 4RJ | 4out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myatt Garden Primary School Rokeby Road , Brockley SE4 1DF | 3out of 4 | 632 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 | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,909 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,436 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 | 1,198 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 884 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 904 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Greenwich Maritime Greenwich Campus , Old Royal Naval College SE10 9LS | - not rated | 2,099 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alla Salute! | Unit 2, Indiana Building | 130 yd | |
| Reed In Partnership | Reed in Partnership Ltd Unit, 1 Washington Building | 217 yd | |
| Roni's | 50 Friendly Street, London | 246 yd | |
| Chutney Tandoori Ltd | 11 Blackheath Road | 297 yd | |
| D'Luxx Restaurant | 78 Blackheath Road | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookmill Pub | The Brookmill Pub, 65 Cranbrook Road | 115 yd | |
| The Birds Nest | 32 Deptford Church Street, London | 368 yd | |
| Royal Standard Pub | Royal Standard, 86 Tanners Hill | 462 yd | |
| 88 Lounge Ltd | Ground Floor Unit, 199-201 Lewisham Way | 508 yd | |
| The Royal George | 85 Tanners Hill, London | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drip co London ltd | 45 - 47 Deptford Bridge | 311 yd | |
| LFC | 56 Deptford Broadway, London | 425 yd | |
| Viet Anh Pho | 8 Deptford Broadway, London | 428 yd | |
| Tots In London | 10 Tanners Hill, London | 459 yd | |
| Iro Sushi | 110 Blackheath Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 30 Blackheath Road | 252 yd | |
| Dag supermarket | 41 Greenwich High Road | 470 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, Eden House | 514 yd | |
| Tesco | 215-223 Lewisham Way, London | 535 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 5-9 Deptford High Street, London | 565 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisham Southwark College (Closed) Deptford Church Street | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich) 48 - 80 48 - 80 Greenwich High Road | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Addey And Stanhope School NEW CROSS ROAD | 541 yd | |
| Wavelengths Leisure Centre WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE GIFFIN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 745 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich Movement) BELLVILLE HOUSE BELLVILLE HOUSE LOVIBOND LANE | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Tidemill Academy GIFFIN STREET | 789 yd | |
| West Greenwich Community Centre GREENWICH HIGH ROAD | 799 yd | |
| The Gym (London Lewisham) LOAMPIT VALE | health and fitness suite | 975 yd |
| Goldsmiths College GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE LEWISHAM WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,036 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.