Postcode Analysis Lewisham, London

BURNT ASH HILL, SE12 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNT ASH HILL, SE12 0AH.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 58,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in SE12 0AH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE12 0AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Burnt Ash Hill, 0.9km from Lee in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Grove Park ward and the Lewisham East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE12 0AH is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lewisham. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE12 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00016500 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE12 0AH. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.0%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean37.7%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 297,500

5 sales · Mean £ 299,100

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE12 0AH has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences93
Anti-social behaviour37
Drugs22
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Baring Primary School

Good234 pupils0.4 km
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Horn Park Primary School

Good382 pupils0.6 km
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St Winifred's RC Primary School

Good408 pupils0.7 km
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Cooper's Lane Primary School

Good654 pupils0.8 km
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Brindishe Lee School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km
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Sandhurst Primary School

Good630 pupils1.3 km
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Drumbeat School and ASD Service

Good225 pupils1.3 km
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Abbey Manor College

Good88 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Wanderlust Eatery1.0 km
  • Kai's Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • The Dutch House Cafe0.9 km
  • Cakes & Bakes0.9 km
  • MRC Caribbean and European Cuisine0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • New Delicious1.0 km
  • Top Hut Pizza & Chicken1.0 km
  • Brother Garden0.8 km
  • Golden Chicken0.2 km
  • Rose Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Shell Service Station0.9 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Best way Cash and Carry0.9 km
  • Mace Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Travis Perkins Trading Co Ltd0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Crown0.0 km
  • The Summerfield Pub0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food0.5 km
  • Nisa0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lee0.7 km
  • Grove Park1.5 km
  • Hither Green1.6 km