SE12 is a postcode district in Lewisham, London, covering 512 active and 304 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SE12 (31%) is characterised by a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links, alongside a diverse inner-city area with high ethnic variety and urban energy (21%). A further 20% of the district is made up of a tech-savvy professional neighbourhood with high incomes and graduate residents. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes SE12 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SE12 are around £680k, up 25.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SE12 at 223 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, SE12 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SE12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SE12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SE12 postcode area.
28,658
38
£ 51,950 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 38, SE12 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £680k. Property prices are trending up 25.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Baring Primary School
Cooper's Lane Primary School
Marvels Lane Primary School
Brindishe Lee School
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
Tower Bridge Primary School
Abbey Manor College
St Winifred's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bannatyne Health Club
- Crofton Albion Sports & Social Club
- Baring Hall Hotel
- Duke of Edinburgh
- The Crown
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- The King Neptune Fish Bar
- The Reggae Shack
- ANYI
- Bamboo GardenTakeaway
- Barings Fish & Chips
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Brook Pharmacy
- Brymore House
- CANDID LACE
- Chinbrook News
- Cocktails By Mail, Wine & Such
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- The Dutch House Cafe
- BAR LUCIANO LTD
- Bubble & Squeak Cafe
- Burger Boulevard
- Cafe Lokum
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Nisa
- Co-Operative Food
- J Sainsbury plc
- Marvel Stores
- Sainsbury's
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Area Profile: SE12 · Data under Open Government Licence