Grinstead Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 5BN 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 5BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 5BL, SE8 5BJ, SE8 5NX, SE8 5PA, SE8 5PB, SE8 5RJ, SE8 5NP, SE8 5RE, SE8 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE8 5BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 5BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.5% 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 | 62.2% | 63.5% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 25.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 21.3% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 | 56.3% | 54.3% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 28.7% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 13.5% | 7.1% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 11% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 7.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 11.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.7% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 46.2% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 11.3% | 4.8% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.9% 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 | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 7.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 16.4% | 18.5% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 16.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 48.8% | 47.9% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -33.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 51.6% 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 | 56.3% | 51.6% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 17.6% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 14.7% | 12.4% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 7.7% | -4.1% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.5% | 51.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.4% | 29.8% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 3.6% | -16.8% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grinstead Road was 91.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the Deptford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grinstead Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Deptford and the 405th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.2%.

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 224 Inwen Court Grinstead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-12-06 | £269,379 |
| Flat 173 Inwen Court Grinstead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-11-22 | £266,442 |
| Flat 164 Inwen Court Grinstead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2023-12-19 | £275,948 |
| Flat 159 Inwen Court Grinstead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-08-10 | £374,864 |
| Flat 156 Inwen Court Grinstead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-01-16 | £351,560 |
SE8 5BN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE8 5BN 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 5BN 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 | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 438 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 | 1,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,435 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 | 3,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford Park Primary School Evelyn Street , SE8 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Francis Drake Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 2out of 4 | 297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grinling Gibbons Primary School Clyde Street , Deptford SE8 5LW | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Temple Grove Hunsdon Road , SE14 5RD | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School Rotherhithe New Road , SE16 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,065 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 | 1,003 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 |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 5,118 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,233 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,973 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 | 4,030 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,545 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 | 533 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 1,637 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford Park Primary School - Nourish Contract | Deptford Park Primary School, Evelyn Street | 205 yd | |
| KFC | 150-164 Evelyn Street, London | 215 yd | |
| Mr Potatoes | 166 Evelyn Street, London | 231 yd | |
| Evelyn Parents Forum - Moira's Place | Deptford Park Generation Play Club, Scawen Road | 244 yd | |
| The Moving Venue Caterers Ltd | Unit 10, Deptford Trading Estate | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse | 195 Evelyn Street, London | 200 yd | |
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 285 yd | |
| Farriers arms | 214 | 776 yd | |
| The Dog & Bell | Dog And Bell, 116 Prince Street | 885 yd | |
| MOT Venue Ltd | 20 Orion Business Centre, Surrey Canal Road | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Guys/Tucka Burger/Noodle Lady | Rice Guys, Tucka Burger & Noodle Lady, 67 Parkside Business Estate | 108 yd | |
| Ding Ho | Ding Ho Takeaway, 208 Evelyn Street | 362 yd | |
| Phi LAC | 232 Evelyn Street, London | 426 yd | |
| Chicken World | 256 Evelyn Street, London | 426 yd | |
| Papa John's | 236-238 Evelyn Street, London | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 210 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| New Cross Sports Arena (Closed) Arklow Road | 728 yd | |
| Deptford Green School (Closed) Amersham Vale | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Deptford Green School EDWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Fordham Park 1-7 1-7 ANGUS STREET | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 125.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.