Evelyn Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 5RS 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 5RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 5RP, SE8 5RR, SE8 5DW, SE8 5EZ, SE8 5DS, SE8 5RT, SE8 5DR, SE8 5EQ, SE8 5DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE8 5RS 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 | 46.6% | 50.7% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 53.4% | 49.3% | -4.1% | 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 5RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 56.8% | 54.7% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 32.8% | 11.2% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13% | 8.4% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 42.2% | 61.8% | 19.6% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 26.8% | -14.5% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 12.1% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 8.7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.3% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 53.8% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 8% | 2.9% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.3% 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 | 7.8% | 5% | -2.8% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 26.2% | 19.5% | -6.7% | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.6% | 5.4% | -9.2% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 35.4% | 44.3% | 8.9% | 81.4% | -37.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 52.2% 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 | 58.3% | 52.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 15.2% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 17.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 8.8% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.3% | 52.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 26.3% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 10% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 5.2% | -22.0% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evelyn Street was 142.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.8% higher than the Evelyn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Evelyn Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Evelyn and the 247th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.0%.

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 11 Pomona House Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-12-15 | £362,830 |
| Flat 8 Pomona House Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-02-17 | £391,880 |
| Flat 11 Pomona House Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £328,300 | 2016-04-15 | £352,931 |
| Flat 8 Pomona House Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2012-05-28 | £307,515 |
| Flat 8 Pomona House Evelyn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2002-09-02 | £132,322 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE8 5RS 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 | 169 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 880 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 | 1,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,520 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 | 2,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 3,160 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 | 329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Oaks Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Lidgett School Drummond Road , SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,763 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,305 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 | 3,691 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,719 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,804 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 | 75 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 787 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,475 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 1,504 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restuarants Ltd | McDonald's Restaurants Ltd, 16 Evelyn Street | 70 yd | |
| Mama Pho | 24 Evelyn Street, London | 161 yd | |
| Fk good burgers ltd | 206 | 212 yd | |
| The Pear Tree @ Greenland Place | Unit D, Copenhagen Court | 278 yd | |
| Ikigai japanese and korean cuisine | 220 | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farriers arms | 214 | 205 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 467 yd | |
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 523 yd | |
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 571 yd | |
| The yellow house | 126 | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real china | 218 | 212 yd | |
| Lucky horse | 208 | 212 yd | |
| Harvey's pitta | 5 | 338 yd | |
| Pizza hut | 19 | 338 yd | |
| Bellucci | 27 | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 314 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 802 yd | |
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 639 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 | 797 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 994 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.