Thornville Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 4QB 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 Thornville Street, London, SE8 4QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 4QD, SE8 4QF, SE8 4DA, SE8 4EQ, SE8 4QH, SE8 4QE, SE14 6QP, SE4 1UY, SE8 4PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE8 4QB has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 49.9% | 48% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.1% | 52% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 4QB, 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 | 53.7% | 47.1% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 41.4% | 10.8% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 47.6% | 55.4% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 26.9% | -10.6% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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 58%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 4.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 6.3% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 8.4% | -6.9% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 58% | 26.7% | 33.8% | 24.2% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2.1% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 3.4% | -5.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 22.3% | 11.9% | -10.4% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 0.6% | -4.8% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 50.7% | 64.2% | 13.5% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 65.4% | 76.8% | 11.4% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 13.5% | 6.8% | -6.7% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 3.4% | -3.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 77.3% | 13.1% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 19.9% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 1.7% | -5.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 0.6% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 0.6% | -20.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornville Street was 400.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 264.2% higher than the Brockley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thornville Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Brockley and the 39th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thornville Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-07-27 | £868,313 |
| 1 Thornville Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £791,000 | 2017-07-20 | £984,086 |
| 1 Thornville Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2015-06-25 | £699,010 |
| 1A Thornville Street, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2007-03-20 | £447,154 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,338 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 | 154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myatt Garden Primary School Rokeby Road , Brockley SE4 1DF | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Albyn Road , Deptford SE8 4ED | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Primary School Ashmead Road , SE8 4DX | 3out of 4 | 510 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 | 660 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 | 317 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 1,886 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 | 2,317 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,532 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 | 1,477 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 459 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,212 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr.Noodle | 187 Lewisham Way, Brockley | 119 yd | |
| Flower of Kent | Flower Of Kent, 135 Lewisham Way | 131 yd | |
| Dr.Noodle | 187 Lewisham Way, London | 149 yd | |
| The Vale Boulangerie | The Vale Way 209, 209 Lewisham Way | 150 yd | |
| Cinnamon | First Floor, 10B The Parade | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal George | 85 Tanners Hill, London | 38 yd | |
| 88 Lounge Ltd | Ground Floor Unit, 199-201 Lewisham Way | 209 yd | |
| Royal Standard Pub | Royal Standard, 86 Tanners Hill | 283 yd | |
| Royal Albert | 460 New Cross Road, London | 393 yd | |
| Brookmill Pub | The Brookmill Pub, 65 Cranbrook Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Pizza Hut Delivery (Ground Floor), Ground Floor Unit | 131 yd | |
| Morley's | 185 Lewisham Way, London | 149 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 193 Lewisham Way, London | 149 yd | |
| Mr Wings | 114 Lewisham Way, London | 182 yd | |
| Jasmine Garden/Grill Planet/Red Planet Pizza | 127 Lewisham Way, London | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 215-223 Lewisham Way, London | 131 yd | |
| Embas Express | 483-485 New Cross Road, London | 435 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, Eden House | 514 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 5-9 Deptford High Street, London | 520 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor Unit | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Addey And Stanhope School NEW CROSS ROAD | 345 yd | |
| Lewisham Southwark College (Closed) Deptford Church Street | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Goldsmiths College GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE LEWISHAM WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich) 48 - 80 48 - 80 Greenwich High Road | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Tidemill Academy GIFFIN STREET | 829 yd | |
| Wavelengths Leisure Centre WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE GIFFIN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Fordham Park 1-7 1-7 ANGUS STREET | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Deptford Green School EDWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
| Deptford Green School (Closed) Amersham Vale | health and fitness suite | 958 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.