Yeoman Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 5DP is located in the Evelyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yeoman Street, London, SE8 5DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 7AB, SE8 5DF, SE16 7TU, SE16 7AF, SE8 5DT, SE16 7EX, SE16 7EY, SE16 7AE, SE16 2LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE8 5DP has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 49.5% | 47% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 53% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 5DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.6% 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 | 65.2% | 65.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 27.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 27.4% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (95%) 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 | 58% | 68.4% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 20.0% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 26.6% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 4.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around SE8 5DP this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 73.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 5.9% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.3% | 73.9% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 40.1% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.6% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 16.4% | 7.7% | -8.7% | 0.7% | 7.0% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 11% | 6.6% | -4.4% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 49.3% | 60.3% | 11.0% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 5.9% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, just 38% 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 | 45.3% | 38% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -45.2% |
| European Union | 14.3% | 24.2% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 18.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 13.9% | 5.4% | -8.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.1% | 14.3% | -5.8% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 11.1% | 8.0% | 1.3% | 9.8% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.2% 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 | 43.7% | 38% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -45.2% |
| 10+ Years | 11.2% | 19.2% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 17.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.6% | 15.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 13.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 6.6% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.2% | 76.7% | -26.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 9.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 5% | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yeoman Street was 42.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% lower than the Evelyn average. The most reported crime type was Robbery.
Yeoman Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Evelyn and the 159th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 20 1 Yeoman Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £499,999 | 2025-09-26 | £499,999 |
| Flat 27 1 Yeoman Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2025-03-12 | £530,127 |
| Flat 1 1 Yeoman Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £463,000 | 2024-12-02 | £479,701 |
| Flat 35 1 Yeoman Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-06-14 | £465,766 |
| Flat 34 1 Yeoman Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-09-14 | £558,360 |
SE8 5DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 271 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 61 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Other | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,227 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 | 1,993 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 | 2,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherhithe Primary School Rotherhithe New Road , SE16 2PL | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Park Primary School Evelyn Street , SE8 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Salter Primary School Quebec Way , Rotherhithe SE16 7LP | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | 4out of 4 | 821 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School St Elmo's Road , SE16 6SD | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 2,017 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 | 2,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,525 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 5,211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,054 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,385 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 | 356 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 773 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfys Bar | Unit Q, Nyland Court | 122 yd | |
| Surrey docks watersports centre | Surrey Docks Watersports Centr | 138 yd | |
| Plough Way Cafe | Unit 1, Seafarer Way | 149 yd | |
| The Pear Tree @ Greenland Place | Unit D, Copenhagen Court | 182 yd | |
| Plough Way Deli | Unit C And D, Cadmus Court | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 337 yd | |
| Farriers arms | 214 | 367 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 437 yd | |
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 523 yd | |
| The yellow house | 126 | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's pitta | 5 | 290 yd | |
| Pizza hut | 19 | 290 yd | |
| Bellucci | 27 | 290 yd | |
| Passage to india | 7 | 290 yd | |
| Real china | 218 | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 56 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 631 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 1,008 yd | |
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 138 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 742 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 | 853 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 867 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,030 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,030 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 208.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.