Tanners Hill is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 4PY 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 Tanners Hill, London, SE8 4PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 4PZ, SE8 4PU, SE8 4PX, SE8 4PP, SE8 4EF, SE14 6TT, SE8 4DA, SE8 4QB, SE14 6TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE8 4PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 52.1% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 54.2% | 47.9% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 4PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.8% 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 | 51.3% | 66.8% | 15.5% | 37.9% | 28.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 21.3% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 10.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 3.7% | -6.4% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 56.5% | 54.7% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 27.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 15.2% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 18% | 20.6% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 9.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 12.3% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 41.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 11.6% | 1.3% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 4.2% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 42.4% | 23.7% | -18.7% | 2.5% | 21.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 11.8% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 17.1% | 14.5% | 0.5% | 16.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 22.1% | 30.7% | 8.6% | 81.4% | -50.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 47% 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 | 50.9% | 47% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -36.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 16.2% | 12.5% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 24.7% | 23% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 20.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 3.8% | -6.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.6% 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 | 49.1% | 47.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 32.6% | 26.7% | 9.8% | 22.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 8.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.1% | 4.2% | -10.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.2% | 7.6% | -15.6% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 9.1% | 0.5% | 8.6% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tanners Hill was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% lower than the Brockley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tanners Hill has the 21st lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Brockley and the 156th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.

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 21 Deloraine House Tanners Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-07-19 | £319,046 |
| Flat 8 Deloraine House Tanners Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-08-23 | £297,147 |
| Flat 23 Deloraine House Tanners Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-08-20 | £312,786 |
| Flat 23 Deloraine House Tanners Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-10-31 | £310,847 |
| Flat 15 Deloraine House Tanners Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2018-03-22 | £360,996 |
SE8 4PY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 4PY 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 | 96 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Other | 34 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Gardens Primary School Thornville Street , SE8 4QB | 3out of 4 | 138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Albyn Road , Deptford SE8 4ED | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Albyn Road , Deptford SE8 4ED | - not rated | 326 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myatt Garden Primary School Rokeby Road , Brockley SE4 1DF | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Primary School Ashmead Road , SE8 4DX | 3out of 4 | 454 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 | 238 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Telegraph Hill School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatcham Wood School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 1,185 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 | 564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,437 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 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,327 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,799 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolhouse Education 10 St John's Vale , SE8 4EW | - not rated | 514 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 622 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Independant School 6 Melba Way , Off John Penn Road SE13 7QY | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 975 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 1,146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roni's | 50 Friendly Street, London | 232 yd | |
| Flower of Kent | Flower Of Kent, 135 Lewisham Way | 238 yd | |
| Cake World | 508 New Cross Road, London | 247 yd | |
| Dr.Noodle | 187 Lewisham Way, Brockley | 259 yd | |
| Beans Mobile Refreshments | 143 Lewisham Way, London | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Standard Pub | Royal Standard, 86 Tanners Hill | 151 yd | |
| The Royal George | 85 Tanners Hill, London | 170 yd | |
| Royal Albert | 460 New Cross Road, London | 262 yd | |
| 88 Lounge Ltd | Ground Floor Unit, 199-201 Lewisham Way | 330 yd | |
| Stockton Bar | 2 Deptford High Street, London | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Fish and Kebab | 492 New Cross Road, London | 262 yd | |
| THE COMMUNIST KEBAB | 492 New Cross Road, London | 262 yd | |
| Tots In London | 10 Tanners Hill, London | 265 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Pizza Hut Delivery (Ground Floor), Ground Floor Unit | 268 yd | |
| LFC | 56 Deptford Broadway, London | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 215-223 Lewisham Way, London | 268 yd | |
| Embas Express | 483-485 New Cross Road, London | 315 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, Eden House | 375 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 5-9 Deptford High Street, London | 386 yd | |
| Housewives Cash and Carry | 101-103 Deptford High Street, London | 509 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Addey And Stanhope School NEW CROSS ROAD | 226 yd | |
| Lewisham Southwark College (Closed) Deptford Church Street | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich) 48 - 80 48 - 80 Greenwich High Road | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Goldsmiths College GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE LEWISHAM WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Tidemill Academy GIFFIN STREET | 693 yd | |
| Wavelengths Leisure Centre WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE GIFFIN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Deptford Green School (Closed) Amersham Vale | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Fordham Park 1-7 1-7 ANGUS STREET | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Deptford Green School EDWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich Movement) BELLVILLE HOUSE BELLVILLE HOUSE LOVIBOND LANE | health and fitness suite | 971 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.