Naomi Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 5EP is located in the Evelyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 2015-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Naomi Street, London, SE8 5EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 5EX, SE8 5ER, SE8 5ES, SE8 5EW, SE16 7EG, SE16 7EN, SE8 5ET, SE8 5FA, SE16 7EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE8 5EP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 46.8% | 49.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.3% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 5EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% 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 | 51% | 56.7% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 24.8% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 4.4% | -4.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 53.2% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 29% | 23.4% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -10.2% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 12.5% | -8.0% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 66.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 11.4% | -16.4% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 2.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 5.2% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 6.6% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 66.1% | 34.8% | 33.8% | 32.3% |
| Other | 11.6% | 4.8% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 11.4% | 3.8% | -7.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 60.3% | 61% | 0.7% | 81.4% | -20.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, just 38.9% 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 | 63% | 38.9% | -24.1% | 83.2% | -44.3% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 27.2% | 13.4% | 6.1% | 21.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 5.7% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 12.4% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 9.4% | 6.0% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.1% 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 | 61.3% | 39.5% | -21.8% | 83.2% | -43.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 22.1% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 15.6% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 12.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 15.6% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 13.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 7.1% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.5% | 76.7% | -30.2% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 7% | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Naomi Street was 68.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% lower than the Evelyn average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Naomi Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Evelyn and the 285th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.4%.

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 45 Oslo Tower Naomi Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2026-01-13 | £553,345 |
| Flat 50 Oslo Tower Naomi Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-12-12 | £382,711 |
| Flat 6 Oslo Tower Naomi Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-06-27 | £393,041 |
| Flat 37 Oslo Tower Naomi Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,500 | 2025-05-19 | £565,426 |
| Flat 61 Oslo Tower Naomi Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2025-03-21 | £826,916 |
SE8 5EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 143 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 3,058 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 | 345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Oaks Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | - not rated | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 2out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Lidgett School Drummond Road , SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,262 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,500 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,707 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,707 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 301 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 998 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,342 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Other independent 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 Pear Tree @ Greenland Place | Unit D, Copenhagen Court | 56 yd | |
| Plough Way Cafe | Unit 1, Seafarer Way | 102 yd | |
| Plough Way Deli | Unit C And D, Cadmus Court | 113 yd | |
| Wolfys Bar | Unit Q, Nyland Court | 116 yd | |
| Grove Cafe | Gove Cafe, Community Action Centre 2000 | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farriers arms | 214 | 409 yd | |
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 475 yd | |
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 547 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 593 yd | |
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real china | 218 | 414 yd | |
| Lucky horse | 208 | 414 yd | |
| Harvey's pitta | 5 | 433 yd | |
| Pizza hut | 19 | 433 yd | |
| Bellucci | 27 | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 202 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 349 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 545 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 | 989 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,018 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 | 336.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 254.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.