Pilot Close is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 5PQ is located in the Deptford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pilot Close, London, SE8 5PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 5PG, SE8 5PR, SE8 5PF, SE8 5PT, SE8 5UH, SE8 5UG, SE8 5NL, SE8 5NN, SE8 5PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE8 5PQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 55.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 44.3% | 44.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 5PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 46.6% | 56.4% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 25.7% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 9.9% | 4.9% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 47.7% | 50.9% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.4% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 9.4% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 15.2% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 10.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 36.6% | 18.9% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 9.5% | 4.3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.2% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 31.3% | 30.1% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 27.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.2% | 16.5% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 15.5% |
| Other Black | 8.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 7.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 23.3% | 22.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -59.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 64.1% | 66.2% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 14.9% | 14.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 7.1% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 66.1% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 28.6% | 26.0% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 1.8% | -6.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.6% | 1.2% | -22.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pilot Close was 100.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the Deptford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pilot Close has the 35th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Deptford and the 396th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

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 19 Cormorant Court Pilot Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-06-19 | £271,265 |
| Flat 14 Cormorant Court Pilot Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £271,500 | 2015-12-14 | £322,309 |
| Flat 15 Cormorant Court Pilot Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2007-08-13 | £224,546 |
| Flat 12 Cormorant Court Pilot Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-10-26 | £241,401 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE8 5PQ 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 | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 216 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 | 1,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,235 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 | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Park Primary School Evelyn Street , SE8 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grinling Gibbons Primary School Clyde Street , Deptford SE8 5LW | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childeric Primary School Childeric Road , New Cross SE14 6DG | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Temple Grove Hunsdon Road , SE14 5RD | - not rated | 904 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 | 643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 3,387 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 5,380 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 | 2,860 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,175 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 | 4,339 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 387 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly ViveLiving | Unit, 3, 82-84 Childers Street | 136 yd | |
| Zilly Canteen | Units 26 30, Parkside Business Estate | 209 yd | |
| Butch Salads | Unit 16, Parkside Business Estate | 209 yd | |
| EAT VIETNAM | 234 Evelyn Street, London | 212 yd | |
| Mr Potatoes | 166 Evelyn Street, London | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse | 195 Evelyn Street, London | 317 yd | |
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 580 yd | |
| The Dog & Bell | Dog And Bell, 116 Prince Street | 680 yd | |
| Sip City | Sip City Lounge, 189 Deptford High Street | 723 yd | |
| Walpole Pub Kitchen | Rooms 401 B To G Forth Floor, Axo Student, 403-407 New Cross Road | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ding Ho | Ding Ho Takeaway, 208 Evelyn Street | 199 yd | |
| Eat Vietnam | 244 Evelyn Street, London | 212 yd | |
| Phi LAC | 232 Evelyn Street, London | 212 yd | |
| Chicken World | 256 Evelyn Street, London | 212 yd | |
| Papa John's | 236-238 Evelyn Street, London | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 112-114 Deptford High Street, London | 905 yd | |
| J Sainsbury PLC | Sainsbury's, Sainsbury New Cross Gate Retail Park | 905 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor Unit | 972 yd | |
| Ngoc Hiep Supermarket Ltd | 86 Deptford High Street, London | 979 yd | |
| Housewives Cash and Carry | 101-103 Deptford High Street, London | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Cross Sports Arena (Closed) Arklow Road | 352 yd | |
| Deptford Green School (Closed) Amersham Vale | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Deptford Green School EDWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Fordham Park 1-7 1-7 ANGUS STREET | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Tidemill Academy GIFFIN STREET | 971 yd | |
| Wavelengths Leisure Centre WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE GIFFIN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,071 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.