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Affluence in SE8 3EQ

How SE8 3EQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Deptford North
Council
Lewisham
Region
London
Neighbourhood population
1,430 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off SE8 3EQ is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SE8 3EQ area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is barriers to housing and services (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
2.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Barriers to housing and services1.0
  • Older people in low-income households1.0
  • Health and disability2.0
  • Crime2.0
  • Living environment2.0
  • Income3.0
  • Employment3.0
  • Children in low-income families3.0
  • Education and skills7.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£57,836
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Above the national average
Higher than
62%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

58.5% of adults in the SE8 3EQ area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 9.7% are retired and 12% are full-time students.

SE8 3EQEngland
Employee, full-time33.3%34.3%
Employee, part-time13%11.9%
Self-employed12.3%9.5%
Unemployed5.7%2.9%
Full-time student12%7.9%
Retired9.7%21.5%
Looking after home or family4%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled4.3%4.1%
Other5.9%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

35.1% of adults in the SE8 3EQ area work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the England average of 33.2%.

SE8 3EQEngland
Higher managerial & professional14.2%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional20.9%19.9%
Intermediate7.5%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed8.6%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical4.3%5.3%
Semi-routine10.6%11.3%
Routine10.9%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed11.4%8.5%
Full-time students11.6%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

48.9% of adults in the SE8 3EQ area hold a degree or equivalent, well above the England average of 33.9%. 15.7% have no qualifications.

SE8 3EQEngland
Degree level or above48.9%33.9%
A level or equivalent12.1%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above8.3%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C7.9%9.7%
Apprenticeship3.5%5.3%
Other qualifications3.5%2.8%
No qualifications15.7%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around SE8 3EQ (Deptford North) (about 1,430 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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