Evelyn Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 5QW 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 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 5QP, SE8 3JN, SE8 5QS, SE8 5BU, SE8 5QJ, SE8 3LQ, SE8 3JJ, SE8 5QX, SE8 3HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE8 5QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 48.5% | 52.7% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 47.3% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 5QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.7% 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 | 39.5% | 58.7% | 19.2% | 37.9% | 20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 27.4% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 6.6% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 44% | 54.3% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31.3% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 8.6% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 26.4% | 24.1% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 7.6% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 35% | 17.0% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.3% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.8% 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 11.9% | 7.6% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Black African | 31.6% | 42% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 39.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 10% | 3.9% | -6.1% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 28.3% | 23.8% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -57.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 53.4% 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 | 57.6% | 53.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 21.1% | 21.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 18.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 9.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.3% | 53.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 31.4% | 27.5% | 9.8% | 21.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 3.6% | -9.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.2% | 4.4% | -20.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 16.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evelyn Street was 87.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Deptford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Evelyn Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Deptford and the 377th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2018-10-05 | £197,717 |
| 355 Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2014-08-01 | £197,700 |
| 355 Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2011-09-05 | £159,321 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE8 5QW 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,084 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 | 136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlotte Turner Primary School Benbow Street , Deptford SE8 3HD | - not rated | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hughes Fields Primary School Benbow Street , Deptford SE8 3HD | - not rated | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Crossfield Street , Deptford SE8 3PH | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lewisham Bridge Primary School Stanley Street , New Cross SE8 4BL | - not rated | 692 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 2out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 2,974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,074 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,312 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,439 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,967 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,967 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 726 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 765 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,135 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth First CIO | Deptford Adventure Playground, New King Street | 131 yd | |
| Klose & Soan | 209 Deptford High Street, London | 234 yd | |
| MANZES | Manzes, 204 Deptford High Street | 244 yd | |
| Rough & Ready (DAGE) | 311 Evelyn Street, London | 287 yd | |
| Flavourology | 210 Railway Arches, Edward Street | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog & Bell | Dog And Bell, 116 Prince Street | 216 yd | |
| Sip City | Sip City Lounge, 189 Deptford High Street | 289 yd | |
| The Job Centre | 120-122 Deptford High Street, London | 522 yd | |
| Black Horse | 195 Evelyn Street, London | 598 yd | |
| The Duke | The Duke, 125 Creek Road | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfecto | 211 Deptford High Street, London | 234 yd | |
| Good Vibez Jerk Centre | 219 Deptford High Street, London | 234 yd | |
| Lebanese Restaurant (Kebab World) | 200 Deptford High Street, London | 252 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | Morleys Fried Chicken, 185 Deptford High Street | 297 yd | |
| Eat Vietnam | 244 Evelyn Street, London | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit B, Theatro Tower Creek Road | 520 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 112-114 Deptford High Street, London | 534 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 - 14 Creek Road | 564 yd | |
| Ngoc Hiep Supermarket Ltd | 86 Deptford High Street, London | 633 yd | |
| Housewives Cash and Carry | 101-103 Deptford High Street, London | 689 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Cross Sports Arena (Closed) Arklow Road | 488 yd | |
| Deptford Green School (Closed) Amersham Vale | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Tidemill Academy GIFFIN STREET | 574 yd | |
| Wavelengths Leisure Centre WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE GIFFIN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 650 yd |
| Deptford Green School EDWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Fordham Park 1-7 1-7 ANGUS STREET | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Addey And Stanhope School NEW CROSS ROAD | 944 yd | |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Lewisham Southwark College (Closed) Deptford Church Street | health and fitness suite | 992 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.