Rainsborough Avenue is in London and in Lewisham district. SE8 5RZ 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 5RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE8 5SA, SE8 5RY, SE8 5EU, SE8 5RN, SE8 5EY, SE8 3QB, SE8 5EX, SE8 5EW, SE8 5RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE8 5RZ 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 5RZ, 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 13 Pendennis House Rainsborough Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-11-07 | £268,379 |
| Flat 27 Pendennis House Rainsborough Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-04-26 | £323,201 |
| Flat 32 Pendennis House Rainsborough Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2017-11-30 | £336,041 |
| Flat 32 Pendennis House Rainsborough Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2013-01-28 | £288,340 |
| Flat 2 Pendennis House Rainsborough Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2011-10-17 | £496,544 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE8 5RZ 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 | 1,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,692 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 | 2,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 3,223 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 | 179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Oaks Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 1,106 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 | 1,381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 2out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,997 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,762 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,127 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 | 3,555 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,555 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,655 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,055 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 | 308 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,507 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 1,565 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 | 209 yd | |
| The Pear Tree @ Greenland Place | Unit D, Copenhagen Court | 212 yd | |
| Grove Cafe | Gove Cafe, Community Action Centre 2000 | 227 yd | |
| Evelyn Parents Forum - Moira's Place | Deptford Park Generation Play Club, Scawen Road | 250 yd | |
| KFC | 150-164 Evelyn Street, London | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | 177 Grove Street, London | 346 yd | |
| Farriers arms | 214 | 440 yd | |
| Black Horse | 195 Evelyn Street, London | 566 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 674 yd | |
| Moby dick | The Moby Dick, 6 | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real china | 218 | 447 yd | |
| Lucky horse | 208 | 447 yd | |
| Rice Guys/Tucka Burger/Noodle Lady | Rice Guys, Tucka Burger & Noodle Lady, 67 Parkside Business Estate | 514 yd | |
| Harvey's pitta | 5 | 521 yd | |
| Pizza hut | 19 | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 346 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 512 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 | 1,039 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 28.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.