Grinstead Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 5BH is located in the Evelyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grinstead Road, London, SE8 5BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 5HY, SE8 5BJ, SE8 5JF, SE8 5BL, SE8 5NY, SE8 5NZ, SE8 5BN, SE8 5NX, SE8 5NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE8 5BH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.6% | 49.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.2% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 5BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68% 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 | 64.4% | 68% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 30.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 20.3% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 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 (88%) 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 | 47.2% | 54.5% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 33.5% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 0.8% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 55.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 11.7% | 4.8% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 5.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 9.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 11.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.9% | 55.9% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 22.1% |
| Other | 15.7% | 3.2% | -12.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.2% 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 | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 21.7% | 21.5% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 19.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 7.7% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 40.9% | 46.2% | 5.3% | 81.4% | -35.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 39.8% 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 | 46.1% | 39.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -43.4% |
| European Union | 18.1% | 20.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 15.7% | 19.3% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 16.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 6.2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.1% 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 | 45.3% | 39.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -43.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 34.1% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 24.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.4% | 11.6% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.7% | 8.5% | -7.2% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 5.8% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 76.7% | -16.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grinstead Road was 228.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% higher than the Deptford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grinstead Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Deptford and the 114th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 98.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 29 Inwen Court Grinstead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2014-09-05 | £240,776 |
| Parkside House Grinstead Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2004-08-04 | £533,834 |
SE8 5BH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Francis Drake Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 2out of 4 | 104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Park Primary School Evelyn Street , SE8 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Temple Grove Hunsdon Road , SE14 5RD | - not rated | 858 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grinling Gibbons Primary School Clyde Street , Deptford SE8 5LW | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School Rotherhithe New Road , SE16 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 5,297 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 5,444 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 | 3,239 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,472 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 575 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 642 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moving Venue Caterers Ltd | Unit 10, Deptford Trading Estate | 80 yd | |
| Simply Handmade Chocolates | Simply Handmade Chocolates (no 79), 78-79 Parkside Business Estate | 151 yd | |
| Festa Sul Prato | Deptford Park Cafe, Folkestone Gardens | 300 yd | |
| Zilly Canteen | Units 26 30, Parkside Business Estate | 307 yd | |
| Butch Salads | Unit 16, Parkside Business Estate | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse | 195 Evelyn Street, London | 384 yd | |
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 489 yd | |
| MOT Venue Ltd | 20 Orion Business Centre, Surrey Canal Road | 737 yd | |
| Farriers arms | 214 | 766 yd | |
| The Dog & Bell | Dog And Bell, 116 Prince Street | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Guys/Tucka Burger/Noodle Lady | Rice Guys, Tucka Burger & Noodle Lady, 67 Parkside Business Estate | 297 yd | |
| Chikn (Delivero) | Chikn (Deliveroo), 9 British Wharf | 390 yd | |
| Yoobi | 9 British Wharf, Landmann Way | 390 yd | |
| Motu Indian Kitchen | Motu Indian Kitchen (Unit 9), British Wharf | 390 yd | |
| Bleecker Burger | 9 British Wharf, Landmann Way | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 869 yd | |
| J Sainsbury PLC | Sainsbury's, Sainsbury New Cross Gate Retail Park | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| New Cross Sports Arena (Closed) Arklow Road | 707 yd | |
| Deptford Green School (Closed) Amersham Vale | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Deptford Green School EDWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Fordham Park 1-7 1-7 ANGUS STREET | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH MONSON ROAD | 1,013 yd | |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,056 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.