Evelyn Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 5DG is located in the Evelyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 5RU, SE8 5AQ, SE8 5AG, SE8 5SF, SE8 5AL, SE8 5RN, SE8 5SG, SE8 5RL, SE8 5EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE8 5DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51.3% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 53% | 48.7% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.8% 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 | 59.2% | 68.8% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 30.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 19.4% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 48.4% | 50.8% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35.3% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 13.5% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 6.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 8.8% | -5.5% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 55.2% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 12.5% | 4.7% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.7% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 8.7% | 3.4% | -5.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 56% | 63.7% | 7.7% | 81.4% | -17.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 52.7% 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 | 50.8% | 52.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| European Union | 17.1% | 22.3% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 16.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.5% | 7.6% | -7.9% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.5% | 52.7% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| 10+ Years | 14.4% | 19.4% | 5.0% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 10.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.5% | 10.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 6.8% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 13.5% | 6.0% | 7.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evelyn Street was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.7% lower than the Evelyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Evelyn Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Evelyn and the 80th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44B Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-07-24 | £327,280 |
| 46A Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-12-16 | £432,104 |
| 28 Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2022-01-31 | £869,270 |
| 54 Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2021-12-22 | £921,946 |
| 16 Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £38,600,000 | 2021-08-17 | £41,488,981 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE8 5DG 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 | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 864 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 | 1,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,439 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 | 2,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,087 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 | 338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Francis Drake Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 2out of 4 | 422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School Rotherhithe New Road , SE16 2PL | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | 4out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilderton Primary School Varcoe Road , SE16 3LA | 4out of 4 | 1,068 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 | 1,386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,956 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 5,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 5,245 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 | 3,659 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,799 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,923 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 | 126 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 764 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,901 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Pho | 24 Evelyn Street, London | 13 yd | |
| McDonald's Restuarants Ltd | McDonald's Restaurants Ltd, 16 Evelyn Street | 110 yd | |
| Evelyn Parents Forum - Moira's Place | Deptford Park Generation Play Club, Scawen Road | 188 yd | |
| KFC | 150-164 Evelyn Street, London | 223 yd | |
| The Pear Tree @ Greenland Place | Unit D, Copenhagen Court | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farriers arms | 214 | 346 yd | |
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 460 yd | |
| Black Horse | 195 Evelyn Street, London | 600 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 613 yd | |
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real china | 218 | 353 yd | |
| Lucky horse | 208 | 353 yd | |
| Harvey's pitta | 5 | 487 yd | |
| Pizza hut | 19 | 487 yd | |
| Bellucci | 27 | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 427 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 951 yd | |
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 271 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Southwark Park Sports Centre THE SOUTHWARK PARK ATHLETICS TRACK AND GYM THE SOUTHWARK PARK ATHLETICS TRACK AND GYM HAWKSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 925 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.