Evelyn Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 5QU 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 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 5LU, SE8 5QX, SE8 5QT, SE8 5LX, SE8 5QS, SE8 5QP, SE8 3LQ, SE8 5TG, SE8 3LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE8 5QU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.7% of the population 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 | 55.9% | 60.7% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 9.7% |
| Male | 44.1% | 39.3% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -9.7% |
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 5QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 52.2% | 55.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 22.9% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 7.7% | 4.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 51% | 50.6% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 29.4% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 14.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 22.6% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 10.8% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 34% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 10.4% | 4.2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 11% | 7.2% | -3.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 23.6% | 24.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 22.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 11.7% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 10.7% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 36.1% | 28.7% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -52.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3% | 8.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
In this area, just 49.3% 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 | 67.3% | 49.3% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 14.6% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 14.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 7.8% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 10.4% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.5% 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 | 65% | 49.4% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 34.5% | 30.3% | 9.8% | 24.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 6% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 3.7% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evelyn Street was 22.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% lower than the Deptford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Evelyn Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Deptford and the 61st lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

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 15 Magnolia House Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2023-03-14 | £357,764 |
| Flat 30 Magnolia House Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-10-31 | £267,045 |
| Flat 15 Magnolia House Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2012-02-23 | £272,105 |
| Flat 6 Magnolia House Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2007-10-19 | £367,411 |
SE8 5QU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE8 5QU 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 | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 215 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 | 670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinling Gibbons Primary School Clyde Street , Deptford SE8 5LW | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Crossfield Street , Deptford SE8 3PH | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Park Primary School Evelyn Street , SE8 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Francis Drake Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 2out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childeric Primary School Childeric Road , New Cross SE14 6DG | 3out of 4 | 891 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 | 697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 5,302 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 | 2,630 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,075 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 | 4,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,503 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 576 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 991 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,812 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rough & Ready (DAGE) | 311 Evelyn Street, London | 177 yd | |
| EAT VIETNAM | 234 Evelyn Street, London | 227 yd | |
| Youth First CIO | Deptford Adventure Playground, New King Street | 237 yd | |
| Flavourology | 210 Railway Arches, Edward Street | 272 yd | |
| London Basque Kitchen Ltd | 210 Railway Arches, Edward Street | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog & Bell | Dog And Bell, 116 Prince Street | 321 yd | |
| Sip City | Sip City Lounge, 189 Deptford High Street | 393 yd | |
| Black Horse | 195 Evelyn Street, London | 484 yd | |
| The Job Centre | 120-122 Deptford High Street, London | 611 yd | |
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat Vietnam | 244 Evelyn Street, London | 227 yd | |
| Phi LAC | 232 Evelyn Street, London | 227 yd | |
| Chicken World | 256 Evelyn Street, London | 227 yd | |
| Papa John's | 236-238 Evelyn Street, London | 227 yd | |
| Welcome Inn Fish Bar | 206 Evelyn Street, London | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 112-114 Deptford High Street, London | 622 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit B, Theatro Tower Creek Road | 651 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 - 14 Creek Road | 696 yd | |
| Ngoc Hiep Supermarket Ltd | 86 Deptford High Street, London | 714 yd | |
| Housewives Cash and Carry | 101-103 Deptford High Street, London | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Cross Sports Arena (Closed) Arklow Road | 408 yd | |
| Deptford Green School (Closed) Amersham Vale | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Tidemill Academy GIFFIN STREET | 671 yd | |
| Deptford Green School EDWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Wavelengths Leisure Centre WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE GIFFIN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 757 yd |
| Fordham Park 1-7 1-7 ANGUS STREET | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Addey And Stanhope School NEW CROSS ROAD | 992 yd | |
| Lewisham Southwark College (Closed) Deptford Church Street | health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.5 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.