Rainsborough Avenue is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 5RY 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 Rainsborough Avenue, London, SE8 5RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 5RN, SE8 5RZ, SE8 5RU, SE8 5EY, SE8 5RL, SE8 5EU, SE8 5SF, SE8 5SA, SE8 5EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE8 5RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 5RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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% | 54.3% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 23.3% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 5.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 50.6% | 56.6% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 28.1% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 | 17.7% | 20.6% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 29.7% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 12.9% | 2.4% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28% 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 | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 44.9% | 36.4% | -8.5% | 2.5% | 33.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 9.5% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 8.5% |
| Other Black | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 24.4% | 28% | 3.6% | 81.4% | -53.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 53.1% 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 | 54.2% | 53.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 26.8% | 22% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 19.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.3% | 53.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 37.5% | 32.4% | 9.8% | 27.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.2% | 1.1% | -28.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| France | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 22.2% | 6.5% | 15.7% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rainsborough Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Evelyn average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 32 Clement House Rainsborough Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-05-09 | £322,876 |
| Flat 6 Clement House Rainsborough Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2010-11-09 | £346,832 |
| Flat 27 Clement House Rainsborough Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2007-09-17 | £228,815 |
| Flat 51 Clement House Rainsborough Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,500 | 2006-12-15 | £183,499 |
| Flat 1 Clement House Rainsborough Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2005-04-28 | £365,901 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE8 5RY 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 | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 728 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 | 1,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,628 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 | 2,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 3,246 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 | 163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Oaks Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | - not rated | 876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,171 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 | 1,356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 2out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 1,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,141 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 | 3,554 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,554 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,004 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 | 263 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 987 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,531 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 1,591 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Pho | 24 Evelyn Street, London | 144 yd | |
| McDonald's Restuarants Ltd | McDonald's Restaurants Ltd, 16 Evelyn Street | 213 yd | |
| Evelyn Parents Forum - Moira's Place | Deptford Park Generation Play Club, Scawen Road | 216 yd | |
| KFC | 150-164 Evelyn Street, London | 231 yd | |
| The Pear Tree @ Greenland Place | Unit D, Copenhagen Court | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 376 yd | |
| Farriers arms | 214 | 398 yd | |
| Black Horse | 195 Evelyn Street, London | 573 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 644 yd | |
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real china | 218 | 405 yd | |
| Lucky horse | 208 | 405 yd | |
| Harvey's pitta | 5 | 497 yd | |
| Pizza hut | 19 | 497 yd | |
| Bellucci | 27 | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 355 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 535 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 | 996 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,064 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 | 31.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.