Etta Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 5NT 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 Etta Street, London, SE8 5NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 5NR, SE8 5NZ, SE8 5NN, SE8 5NS, SE8 5NY, SE8 5PA, SE8 5NL, SE8 5PT, SE8 5NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE8 5NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.7% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.3% | -3.5% | 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 5NT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.1% 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 | 49.3% | 67.1% | 17.8% | 37.9% | 29.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 14.5% | -12.6% | 44.2% | -29.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 1.7% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 43.1% | 46.6% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 11.9% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 18.1% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 10.5% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 12.9% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 44.3% | 16.5% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 10.4% | 2.1% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 20.8% | 15.1% | -5.7% | 2.5% | 12.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.4% | 15.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 14.6% |
| Other Black | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 10.8% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 37% | 40.3% | 3.3% | 81.4% | -41.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 65.3% 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 | 51.9% | 65.3% | 13.4% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 17.9% | 11.9% | -6.0% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 2.8% | -7.8% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51% | 65.3% | 14.3% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 24.4% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 3.1% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.4% | 0.9% | -25.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Etta Street was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.1% lower than the Deptford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Etta Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Deptford and the 140th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70B Etta Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2019-06-10 | £223,776 |
| 84B Etta Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-01-04 | £360,391 |
| 46 Etta Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £386,100 | 2018-08-13 | £479,142 |
| 74B Etta Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2015-06-29 | £337,892 |
| 42 Etta Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £559,000 | 2014-09-10 | £853,716 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 333 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 | 1,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,295 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 | 3,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,128 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 | 344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Park Primary School Evelyn Street , SE8 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grinling Gibbons Primary School Clyde Street , Deptford SE8 5LW | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Temple Grove Hunsdon Road , SE14 5RD | - not rated | 849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childeric Primary School Childeric Road , New Cross SE14 6DG | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 2,157 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 | 3,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 5,361 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 | 2,997 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,274 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 447 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 783 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 1,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zilly Canteen | Units 26 30, Parkside Business Estate | 141 yd | |
| Butch Salads | Unit 16, Parkside Business Estate | 141 yd | |
| Mr Potatoes | 166 Evelyn Street, London | 244 yd | |
| The Moving Venue Caterers Ltd | Unit 10, Deptford Trading Estate | 244 yd | |
| Lilly ViveLiving | Unit, 3, 82-84 Childers Street | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse | 195 Evelyn Street, London | 299 yd | |
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 527 yd | |
| The Dog & Bell | Dog And Bell, 116 Prince Street | 813 yd | |
| Sip City | Sip City Lounge, 189 Deptford High Street | 876 yd | |
| MOT Venue Ltd | 20 Orion Business Centre, Surrey Canal Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Guys/Tucka Burger/Noodle Lady | Rice Guys, Tucka Burger & Noodle Lady, 67 Parkside Business Estate | 263 yd | |
| Ding Ho | Ding Ho Takeaway, 208 Evelyn Street | 285 yd | |
| Eat Vietnam | 244 Evelyn Street, London | 325 yd | |
| Phi LAC | 232 Evelyn Street, London | 325 yd | |
| Chicken World | 256 Evelyn Street, London | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury PLC | Sainsbury's, Sainsbury New Cross Gate Retail Park | 896 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 112-114 Deptford High Street, London | 1,056 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor Unit | 1,059 yd | |
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| New Cross Sports Arena (Closed) Arklow Road | 470 yd | |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Deptford Green School (Closed) Amersham Vale | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Deptford Green School EDWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Fordham Park 1-7 1-7 ANGUS STREET | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH MONSON ROAD | 1,031 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.